Audix DP5A Specifications

Professional Drum and

DP5A

LIVE SOUND OR RECORDING

The DP5A drum pack contains the fi ve microphones required to mic a standard rock

kit: kick, snare, rack toms and fl oor tom. Perfect for stage or studio, this selection of

dynamic mics features exclusive Audix VLM

reproduction in very high SPL applications. Mic clips, mounts and rugged aluminum

carrying case are included.

 Professional set of 5 drum mics for stage or studio

 Mics work in tandem to replicate each drum accurately and independently

 Easy to set up and position

CLOSE MIKING

The D6 for kick drum and the i5 for snare are considered must haves for every

drummer. 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.

The D2 and D4 are also industry standards for toms and fl oor toms. Being high SPL

dynamic microphones, the i5, D2, D4 and D6 excel at “close miking”. These four

microphones, in conjunction with this miking technique, are guaranteed to capture

the attack and percussion sound of each drum. Also, by having the mic close to the

source of the sound, it helps to isolate and control the sound of each drum. The DP5A

allows for total control of your drum sound on stage or in the studio.

Percussion Mic Package

TM

capsule technology off ering accurate sound

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

DVICE - Spring loaded rim mount clamp

- Nylon mic clip

MC1

- Heavy duty mic clip provided with D & SCX Series

DCLIP

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

DFLEX - All purpose percussion clamp

DCLAMP

STANDKD

CBL20

CBLDR25

DVICE

- Tension rod mic clamp

- Adjustable kick drum mic stand with telescopic boom

- 20’ XLR-XLR mic cable

- 25’ right angle XLR-XLR mic cable

MC1

DCLIP

DCLAMP

INCLUDES

PACKAGED SET OF 5 DRUM MICS

Aluminum Road Case

1 x i5 Snare Mic

2 x D2 Rack Tom Mics

1 x D4 Floor Tom Mic

1 x D6 Kick Mic

4 x DVICE Rim Mounts

1 x MC1 Mic Clip

1 x DCLIP Mic Clip

STANDKDDFLEX

CBL20

CBLDR25

SPECIFICATIONS

i5 D2

Transducer Dynamic VLM Type B Dynamic VLM Type B

Frequency Response 50 Hz - 16 kHz 68 Hz - 18 kHz

Polar Pattern Cardioid Hypercardioid

Output Impedance 150 ohms 280 ohms

Sensitivity 1.5 mV / Pa @ 1k 1.2 mV / Pa @ 1k

Maximum SPL ≥140 dB ≥144 dB

Off -axis rejection ≥23 dB ≥30 dB

Power Requirements None None

Materials / Finish Zinc Alloy / Black

Finish

Weight 250 g / 8.8 oz 250 g / 8.8 oz

Length 141.5 mm / 5.6 in 100 mm / 3.9 in

Black Hard Coat

USER TIPS

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. The
STANDKD is a great accessory to help achieve the perfect position for the D6.

i5 - Snare:

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 fi eld, pull the mic
further away from the head. The trick is to fi nd the right balance between
resonance and attack while still controlling bleed from the other drums.

A good starting point is two inches above the rim with the mic

D4

Dynamic VLM Type D Dynamic VLM Type B

40 Hz - 18 kHz 30 Hz - 15 kHz

Hypercardioid Cardioid

280 ohms 280 ohms

1.4 mV / Pa @ 1k 0.8 mV / Pa @ 1k

≥144 dB ≥144 dB

>20 dB >20 dB

None None

Black Hard Coat Machined Aluminum /

128 g / 4.5 oz 254 g / 8.9 oz

100 mm / 3.9 in 117 mm / 4.6 in

D6

Black Finish

D2 / D4 - Floor Toms: Place the mic about two 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
with minimal ring.

Note that the DCLAMP or DFLEX mounts are available in order to attach the
mics to hand percussion instruments or non-conventional rims.

DP5A

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SERVICE AND WARRANTY:

or workmanship, Audix will repair or replace said product at no charge with proof of purchase. Audix does not pay or reimburse shipping costs for warranty repairs or returns. The warranty excludes
any causes other than manufacturing defects, such as normal wear, abuse, environmental damage, shipping damage or failure to use or maintain the product per the supplied instructions. No
Implied Warranties: All implied warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fi tness for a particular purpose are hereby excluded. The liability of Audix, if any,
for damages relating to allegedly defective products shall be limited to the actual price paid by Dealer for such products and shall in no event include incidental or consequential damages of
any kind. Should your microphone fail in any way, please contact the Audix Service department at 503.682.6933. A Return Authorization is required before returning any product. OTHER THAN
THIS WARRANTY, AUDIX MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS, THE USE OF THE PRODUCTS, THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCTS. AUDIX SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT OR SIMILAR DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR BASED ON THE SALE, USE, STORAGE OR DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCTS, AUDIX’S
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ALL SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

These microphones are under warranty for a period of 5 years to be free of defects in material and workmanship. In the event of a product failure due to materials

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