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PROFESSIONAL DRUM AND
DPQUAD
DPQUAD
OVERVIEW
The DPQUAD pack consists of four microphones grouped together to mic a full drum kit.
This arrangement employs a left overhead mic to cover hi-hat, cymbals and rack toms,
and a right overhead mic to capture the floor tom and ride cymbal. Individual snare and
kick mics complete the essential punch needed for a good drum mix. All mics, clips and
accessories are packed in a durable aluminum carrying case.
. Professional set of 4 drum mics for stage or studio
. Designed to capture the essence of a full kit with the least number of mics
. Combines close miking technique for kick and snare with overhead ambient
mic placement.
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 foundation. 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 and control the sound of each drum.
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 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 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 DPQUAD. 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 DPQUAD, drums will maintain their sound
integrity and critical presence, regardless of the size of the room and PA system.
PERCUSSION MIC PACKAGE
INCLUDES
PACKAGED SET OF 4 DRUM MICS
Aluminum road case
1 x i5 snare mic
1 x D6 kick mic
2 x ADX51 overhead mics
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
DCLIP - Heavy duty mic clip provided with D
& SCX Series (3)
DVICE - Spring loaded rim mount clamp (1)
MC1 - Nylon mic clip (1)
WS81C - Foam windscreen for reducing wind,
sibilance and pop noise (2)
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
DFLEX - Dual pivot rim mounted clip with extra wide
butterfly jaws.
DCLAMP - Flexible mini-gooseneck with drum tension
lug mount.
CBL20 - 20’ premium XLR-XLR balanced mic cable.
Quad conductor, twisted pair with braided shield for
maximum conductivity. 6mm PVC jacketed.
CBLDR25 - 25’ premium right angle XLR-XLR balanced
mic cable. Quad conductor, twisted pair with braided
shield for maximum conductivity. 6mm PVC jacketed.
SMT25 - Low profile shock mount system with nylon
cable and thumbscrew for positioning
STANDKD - Short pedestal stand with telescoping
boom arm.
DCLIP DVICE DFLEX DCLAMP CBL20 CBLDR25 STANDKD
MC1
SMT25
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SPECIFICATIONS
D6
Machined Aluminum / Black E-coat
Transducer
Frequency Response
Polar Pattern
Output Impedance
Sensitivity
Maximum SPL
OFF-axis rejection
Power Requirements
Materials / Finish
Weight
i5
Dynamic VLM Type B Dynamic VLM Type E Condenser
50 Hz - 16 kHz 30 Hz - 15 kHz 40 Hz - 18 kHz
Cardioid Cardioid Cardioid
150 ohms 280 ohms 100 ohms
1.5 mV / Pa @ 1k .8mV / Pa @ 80 Hz 17 mV / Pa @ 1k
≥140 dB ≥144 dB ≥132 dB
≥23 dB ≥20 dB ≥15 dB
None None 9 - 52V phantom
Die Cast Zinc Alloy/
Black E-coat
250 g / 8.8 oz 255 g / 9 oz 150 g / 5.3 oz
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.
ADX51
Machined Brass /
Black E-coat
ADX51s - As 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.
DPQUAD
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 farther away from the head. The trick is to find the
Note: To pick up more of the high-hat, you can change the balance of the mics by
pulling the mic on the hi-hat side of your kit closer towards the high hat. With the
DPQUAD, you also have the option of using one ADX51 for overhead miking while
using the second ADX51 as a dedicated hi-hat mic.
right balance between resonance and attack while still controlling
bleed from the other drums.
For more tips on miking your kit, please refer to the Audix DVD on “How to Mic your
Drums” or visit the www.audixusa.com.
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SERVICE AND WARRANTY:
product failure due to materials 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 fitness 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 microphones 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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These microphones are under warranty for a period of 3 years (ADX51) and 5 years (i5 & D6) to be free of defects in material and workmanship. In the event of a
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