NEW! 4-piece Drum Mic Package
When it comes to drum and percussion microphones, Audix is the
industry leader. These high precision instrument microphones are
designed to fill the specific needs of artists and engineers for both
studio and live applications.
The Audix DP Series QUAD pack is the
simplest and most effective combination of microphones that will allow
you to capture the depth and imaging of a full drum kit. With kick,
snare and two overheads, the QUAD incorporates the best of two miking
techniques: close miking and overhead (ambient) miking.
Close Miking:
The
D6 for kick drum and the i5 for snare are considered the two
microphones every drummer must have. The kick and snare are considered
the core of any drum kit and the foundation for every groove. Close
miking insures that they will be captured in the mix. If either the kick
or the snare is unable to be heard, there is simply no groove. Being
high SPL dynamic microphones, the D6 and i5 excel at “close miking”.
This miking technique is required in order to capture the attack and
percussive sound of the drum. Also, by having the mic close to the
source of the sound, it helps to isolate the sound of each drum and
separate it from the rest of the kit.
Overhead (ambient) miking:
Supporting
the idea that “less is more”, there are many engineers who will use
just two overhead mics to capture the natural sound of the complete drum
kit. With two overhead mics, positioned correctly, it is absolutely
true that you can capture the transients, tonality and balance of the
kit in a completely phase-coherent manner. The ADX51, which is a
pre-polarized condenser microphone with a 14mm gold sputtered diaphragm,
is designed specifically with overhead applications in mind. Due to its
cardioid pickup pattern, high sensitivity and slim pencil design, the
two ADX51 mics can be easily positioned overhead to provide a nice
stereo image of the entire drum kit.
The Blend:
With
contemporary music and with the volumes typically generated on stage,
it is more practical and effective to create a blended effect of close
miking and overhead miking – the exact intent of the DP-QUAD. The D6
will help provide the earthshaking lows and the attack of the kick; the
i5 will reinforce the depth and crack of the snare; the overheads will
pick up the high-hat, tom fills, cymbals and the ambiance of the entire
kit. With the DP-QUAD, drums will maintain their sound integrity and
critical presence, regardless of the size of the room and PA system.
