Audix DP Elite 8 Drumkit Microphones

Audix DP Elite 8 Drumkit Microphones Overview: The DP Elite 8 professional drum pack is the ultimate combination of 8 microphones needed to mike up a 5 piece drum kit All microphones perform equally well whether it be on a live stage or in the studio.

Included in the DP Elite 8 drum microphone package is the D6, Audix's flagship dynamic kick drum microphone, two D2's for rack toms, one D4 dynamic microphone for floor tom, the i5 for snare, a pair of SCX1C's for overhead miking, and the SCX1HC for hi-hat Also included are four Dvice rim mount clips for the snare and tom microphones , and three heavy duty tension fit microphone clips for the SCX1 microphones.

Everything is conveniently packaged in a foam-lined aluminum carrying case road case for safe keeping when the microphones are not in use SCX1C - Overheads: The most common positioning concept is to keep the snare as the focal point and move the mics into various left and right positions equal distance from the snare; 4 feet is a good starting point.

For best results, keep the mics in a vertical position, keeping in mind that you are not necessarily just miking the cymbals but the whole kit You will find after some experimentation that the kick, snare, and overheads will provide most of your sound while the tom mics are used for sweetening.

The SCX1C is extremely sensitive so do not be afraid to pick up a majority of the sound through the overheads if the stage volume will allow it SCX1HC - Hi-hat: The SCX1HC is extremely sensitive.

Be sure the mic is up and away from the area where the cymbals open and close, otherwise the mic will pick up wind noise and sound harsh Careful positioning will isolate the hi-hat from the rest of the kit and make it easier to feature it in the mix.

i5 - Snare: A good starting point is 2 inches above the rim with the mic pointing towards the center of the head For more “rim” sound, pull the mic back closer to the rim.

For more resonance and depth of field, pull the mic further away from the head The trick is to find the right balance between resonance and attack while still controlling bleed from the other drums.

D2 / D4 - Floor toms: Place the mic about 2 inches above the head and point the mic across the head towards the center of the drum This is the best position to capture the fundamental resonance and decay of the drum will minimal ring.

Note: The DCLAMP or DFLEX mounts will be needed in order to attach the mics to hand percussion instruments or non-conventional rims D6 - Kick Drum: To position the D6, a good starting point is a few inches inside the port of the front head with the mic pointing off-center and not directly at the beater.

For more attack, move the mic closer towards the beater For more bass, pull the mic farther away from the beater.

Applications - All-in-one solution for miking drums - Instrument-specific mics for optimal results - Rugged Audix quality - Great for stage and studio - Dflex clips for easy positioning - Road case Specifications: Box Contents: 1 x D6 Kick Drum Microphone 1 x i5 Snare Drum Microphone 2 x D2 Rack Tom Microphones 1 x D4 Floor Tom Microphone 2 x SCX1C Overhead Microphones 1 x SCX1HC Hi-Hat Microphone 4 x DCLIP Microphone Clips 4 x DVICE Rim Mounts 1 x MC1 Microphone Clip 3 x WS81C Windscreens Aluminum Road Case Audix i5 Audix D2 Audix D4 Audix D6 Audix SCX1C/SCX1HC Transducer Dynamic VLM Type B Dynamic VLM Type B Dynamic VLM Type D Dynamic VLM Type B Pre-Polarized Condenser Frequency Response 50 Hz - 16 kHz 68 Hz - 18 kHz 40 Hz - 18 kHz 30 Hz - 15 kHz 40 Hz - 20 kHz Polar Pattern Cardioid Hypercardioid Hypercardioid Cardioid Cardioid, Hypercardioid Output Impedance 150 ohms 280 ohms 280 ohms 280 ohms 200 ohms Sensitivity 1.5 mV / Pa @ 1 k 1.2 mV / Pa @ 1 k 1.4 mV / Pa @ 1 k 0.8 mV / Pa @ 1 k 26mV (C), 17 mV (HC) / Pa @ 1k Maximum SPL ≥140 dB ≥144 dB ≥144 dB ≥144 dB ≥130 dB OFF-axis rejection ≥23 dB ≥30 dB ≥20 dB ≥20 dB ≥120 dB Power Requirements None None None None 48 - 52 V Phantom Materials / Finish Zinc Alloy/ Black Finish Black Hard Coat Black Hard Coat Black Hard Coat Machined Brass / Black Finish Weight 250 g / 8.8 oz 250 g / 8.8 oz 128 g / 4.5 oz 254 g / 8.9 oz 144 g / 4 oz Length 141.5 mm /5.6 in 100 mm / 3.9 in 100 mm / 3.9 in 117 mm / 4.6 in 104 mm / 4.1 in.