8-piece Drum Mic Package
The DP Elite 8, as the name implies, is the ultimate
combination of 8 microphones needed to mike up a 5 piece drum kit. All
mics perform equally well whether it be on a live stage or in the
studio. . Included in the DP Elite 8 drum mic package is the D6, Audix's
flagship kick drum mic, two- D2's for rack toms, one D4 for floor tom,
the i5 for snare, a pair of SCX1C's for overhead miking, and the SCX1-HC
for high-hat. Also included are four D-Vice rim mount clips for the
snare and tom mics, and three heavy duty tension fit mic clips for the
SCX1 microphones.
Everything is conveniently packaged in a
foam-lined aluminum carrying case road case for safe keeping when the
mics are not in use.
THE MICS:
D6 - Kick Drum
The
D6 has a frequency response of 30Hz-15kHz and is characterized with a
cardioid pick-up pattern. The D6 is designed to sound good in any
position and it is not dependent on finding the "sweet spot" of the
drum. The D6 capsule features the same legendary VLM technology that has
made the D series percussion and instrument microphones very popular
for today's live stages and recording studios.
i5 - Snare
The
i5 has the ability to capture the rich, deep resonance of the snare
along with the attack necessary to cut through the mix. The i5's
cardioid polar pattern allows it to focus on the specific instrument
that is being miked while rejecting other instruments or ambient noise
on stage. With a smooth and uniform frequency response of 50 Hz-16 kHz
and an ability to handle sound pressure levels in excess of 140 dB, the
i5 can be also used for a wide variety of instrument applications
including percussion, guitar cabs, and vocals.
D2(two) - Rack Toms
For
bringing out the real, dynamic sound of toms or congas, the D2 cannot
be beat. The D2 accurately reproduces the warmth and overtones of the
instrument without sounding harsh or boomy. The D2, which is very
natural and articulate, requires very little (if any) EQ, and because of
the tight hypercardioid polar pattern, no gating is needed.
D4 - Floor Tom
The
D4, which provides an additional octave of low end response beyond the
D2, is the perfect companion for large toms and other instruments
characterized with extended bass frequencies. In fact, the D4 responds
down to below 40 Hz, a remarkable feat for a microphone of the this
size. The D4 is very linear in response and can be considered the
most versatile of the D-Series microphones.
SCX1C (two) Overheads
The
SCX1-C, a pencil condenser requiring 48-52 Volts phantom power, is a
highly sensitive microphones that will provide imagining and audio
detail beyond your expectations. Characterized with a cardioid pickup
pattern and a smooth uniform response over a frequency range of
40Hz-20kHz, the SCX1-C has been a secret weapon for many sound engineers
who have become envious for their drum sound.
SCX1HC -High Hat
The
SCX1-HC is considered by a growing number of sound engineers and
artists as the very best possible choice for high-hat, providing a level
of detail and realism that is astonishing. Characterized with a
hypercardioid pickup for isolation and feedback control, the SCX1HC
features a machined brass body, low noise electronics, and black e-coat
finish, and modular threaded capsule.
