All-in-one drum miking solution from Audix
Published: PRODUCTS
Audix has launched the DP-Quad, a combination of microphones described by the manufacturer as ‘the simplest, most effective combination of microphones needed to capture the depth and imaging of a full drum kit.’
According to the manufacturer, with the DP-Quad, drums will maintain their sound integrity regardless of the size of a room or PA system. The pack comprises a D6 for kick, an i5 for snare, and two ADX51’s for overhead.
Described by Audix as ‘drummer tested and sound guy approved,’ the DP-Quad is intended to create a blend effect between close and overhead miking. The D6 and i5 have been chosen for the pack for close miking situations; the D6 providing the lows of the kick, and the i5 reinforcing the depth and crack of the snare. The overheads will pick up the high-hat, tom fills, and cymbals. 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 is said to help to isolate the sound of each drum and separate it from the rest of the kit.
The ADX51 pre-polarised condenser microphone features a 14mm gold sputtered diaphragm, and is designed specifically with overhead applications in mind. The two ADX51 mics can be positioned overhead to provide a stereo image of the entire drum kit.
Set up is described as ‘quick and easy,’ and the manufacturer provides a video with every pack (also available on the Audix website) demonstrating specific set up requirements for each microphone.
The DP-Quad also includes one Dvice rim mount with MC1 mic clip, three Dclip mic clips, and two WS81C windscreens.
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