FP QUAD
Drum Microphone Packs
FP QUAD
PACKAGED SET OF 4 DRUM MICS
Aluminum road case
1 x f5 snare mic
1 x f6 kick mic
2 x f9 overhead mics
1 x DVICE rim mount with MC1 mic clip
3 x DCLIP mic clips
PROFESSIONAL DRUM AND PERCUSSION MIC PACKAGE
FP QUAD
When it comes to drum and percussion microphones, Audix is the industry leader. These high precision instrument microphones are designed to ll
the specic needs of artists and engineers for both studio and live applications.
The Audix FP Series QUAD pack is the simplest and most eective 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 f6 for kick drum and the f5 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 f6 and f5 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 f9, which is a pre-polarized condenser microphone with a 14mm gold sputtered
diaphragm, is designed specically with overhead applications in mind. Due to its cardioid pickup pattern, high sensitivity and slim pencil design, the
two f9 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 eective to create a blended eect
of close miking and overhead miking – the exact intent of the FP QUAD. The f6 will help provide the earthshaking lows and the attack of the kick;
the f5 will reinforce the depth and crack of the snare; the overheads will pick up the high-hat, tom lls, cymbals and the ambiance of the entire kit.
With the FP QUAD, drums will maintain their sound integrity and critical presence, regardless of the size of the room and PA system.
SPECIFICATIONS:
FP QUAD
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:
DVICE
Spring loaded rim mount clamp
f9
Overheads, high-hat,
cymbals, goodie table
Accurate reproduction of
high frequency instruments,
-10 dB pad bass roll-off lter
Pre-polarized Condenser
40 Hz - 20 kHz
Cardioid
200 ohms
8 mV / Pa @ 1k
≥137 dB
>24 dB
9 - 52v phantom
Cast Zinc Alloy /
Black Finish
91 g / 3.2 ounces
Application
Features
Transducer Type
Frequency Response
Polar Pattern
Output Impedance
Sensitivity
Maximum SPL
Off-axis rejection
Power Requirements
Housing / Finish
Weight
Snare (top or bottom), toms,
hand percussion, guitar cabs,
Protective steel mesh grill,
easy to set up and use, clean,
f5
acoustic instruments
accurate sound
Dynamic
55 Hz - 15 kHz
Hypercardioid
580 ohms
2.2 mV / Pa @ 1k
≥137 dB
>20 dB
None
Cast Zinc Alloy /
Black Finish
283 g / 10 ounces
f6
Kick drum, oor tom,
djembe, cajon
Extended low end for
larger drums, accurate
frequency response,
natural sound
Dynamic
40 Hz - 16 kHz
Hypercardioid
580 ohms
1.2 mV / Pa @ 80Hz
≥140 dB
>23 dB
None
Cast Zinc Alloy /
Black Finish
311 g / 11 ounces
USER TIPS:
The following are some ideas as to how the microphones in the pack interact with each other.
FP QUAD [1 x f5, 1 x f6, 2 x f9]: This package is ideal for literally any 5 piece kit for stage or recording.
f6 - Kick Drum: To position the f6, a good starting point is a few inches inside the port of the front head with the mic pointing ocenter and not directly at the beater. For more attack, move the mic closer towards the beater head. For more bass, pull the mic
away from the beater head.
f5 - Snare: As a general rule, the f5 is meant to be close miked. 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 eld,
pull the mic further away from the head. The trick is to nd the right balance between resonance and attack while still controlling
bleed from the other drums.
f9s - 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. You will nd after some
experimentation that the kick, snare, and overheads will provide most of your sound while the tom mics are used for sweetening.
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.
MC1
Nylon mic clip
DCLIP
Heavy duty mic clip provided with D
series and SCX series
SMT25
Shockmount suspension clip
DFLEX
All purpose percussion clamp
DCLAMP
Tension rod mic clamp
TRIPOD
Tripod mic stand
STAND-KD
Adjustable kick drum mic stand
CBL-20
20’ XLR-XLR mic cable
CBL-DR25
25’ right angle XLR-XLR
mic cable
For more tips on miking your kit, please refer to the Audix DVD on “How to Mic your Drums” or visit the Audix website to view the
individual chapters.
***All specications subject to change without notice.
SERVICE AND WARRANTY:
These microphones are under warranty for a period of 3 years
for condensers and 5 years for dynamics from any and all
manufacturing defects. Should your microphone fail in any
way, please contact the Audix Service department at 503682-6933. A Return Authorization number is required before
returning any products.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE:
The microphones in the FP Series Packs are manufactured to exacting specs
with roadworthy construction. However, the capsule is highly sensitive and
should be handled with care. Avoid extreme temperatures and be sure to
store your microphone in the case provided when not in use. Moisture of any
kind can adversely aect the sound and performance of your microphone.
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