DPA DDK4000 Kick Drum Microphone Kit with Cardioid Stereo Pair

DPA DDK4000 Kick Drum Microphone Kit with Cardioid Stereo Pair

Capture the sublime, honest sound of the drum kit
DPA’s selection of mics for the drum kit is designed specifically to put the sound engineer in control of the sound. By starting with the clear, true sound of the entire kit, the engineer has the best starting point to shape the sound wanted for the situation. These mics guarantee a natural and precise sound reproduction of the entire kit. The specific mic placements prevent artefacts, bleed and other shadowing effects.

What’s in the box
The DDK4000 Drum Microphone Kit contains the following mics and accessories.

Microphones
1 x 2012 Cardioid Microphone
2 x 2015 Wide Cardioid Microphone (Stereo Pair)
1 x 4055 Kick Drum Microphone
3 x 4099 Core Instrument Microphone, Extreme SPL

Accessories
3 x MicroDot Cable (CM2218B00)
3 x Drum Microphone Clip (DC4099)
3 x Adapter for MicroDot to 3-pin XLR (DAD6001)

2012 Compact Cardioid Microphone
An all-around generalist pencil mic that guarantees excellent results on any instrument on a live stage.

The 2012 can be used as an all-around microphone in applications where dynamic microphones are typically used. In fact, as a condenser mic, it has several advantages over its dynamic counterparts: It can capture higher frequencies, has an extended frequency range and a flat frequency response – all in a smaller form factor
It can cope with both high SPLs as well as capture very delicate sounds, so it works well on many different instruments
It has a far better transient response than any dynamic microphone, which allows it to pick up the most delicate sound with tremendous accuracy

2015 Compact Wide Cardioid Microphone
A wide cardioid overhead microphone for ambient pick up of a drum kit or other instrument groups. The 2015 can be positioned close to the drum kit (i.e., over the cymbals) and still capture sound evenly across the entire drum kit. This closer position results in stronger signal from the drum kit and therefore less bleed from the stage.

4055 Kick Drum Microphone
A flexible, professional mic that captures the power and true sound of the kick drum, when placed inside or outside the drum. The 4055 is one of the only kick drum mics that is not sonically pre-tailored to fit a traditional sound in a specific genre. Its low frequency response and dynamics are superb and result in a tight, natural, well-defined sound - the best low-end with detailed mids and highs.

4099 Instrument Microphone
The 4099 perfectly captures the booming sounds of drums and percussion instruments. The mic can be easily positioned to fit diverse types of drums and excel on the snare, toms and hi-hats. The flexible gooseneck can be positioned at different angles to allow a variety of sound nuances. The mic is elegant, lightweight, unobtrusive and designed to stay out of the way during performance.

Key Features

• Natural and precise sound reproduction of the entire kit
• A clean slate to convey the wanted “mood” to the audience
• Specific mic placements prevent artefacts, bleed and other shadowing effects
• Picks up the sound like the drummer hears his kit, thus no or minimum EQ is needed
• Microphones: 1 x 2012 Cardioid Microphone, 2 x 2015 Wide Cardioid Microphone (Stereo Pair), 1 x 4055 Kick Drum Microphone, 3 x 4099 Core Instrument Microphone, Extreme SPL
• Accessories: 3 x MicroDot Cable (CM2218B00), 3 x Drum Microphone Clip (DC4099), 3 x Adapter for MicroDot to 3-pin XLR (DAD6001)

Technical Specifications

2012 Compact Cardioid Microphone
Directional pattern
Cardioid
Principle of operation
Pressure gradient
Cartridge type
Pre-polarized condenser
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Effective frequency range, ±2 dB, at 30 cm (11.8 in)
40 Hz to 20 kHz
Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz
8 mV/Pa; -42 dB re. 1 V/Pa
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted
20 dB(A) re 20 µPa (max. 22 dB(A))
Distortion, THD < 1%
148 dB SPL (151 dB SPL peak)
Dynamic range
Typ. 131 dB
Max. SPL, THD 10%
153 dB SPL (156 dB SPL peak)
Rated output impedance
60 Ω
Minimum load impedance
2 kΩ
Cable drive capability
100 m (328 ft)
Output balance principle
Impedance balancing with Active Drive
Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR)
> 60 dB
Power supply (for full performance)
P48 (Phantom Power)
Current consumption
0.7 mA
Connector
XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
Color
Matte black
Weight
83 g (2.9 oz)
Microphone diameter
19 mm (0.75 in)
Capsule diameter
17 mm (0.67 in)
Microphone length
94 mm (3.7 in)
Maximum output voltage, RMS
8.7 V (21 dBu)
Polarity
+V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure
Temperature range
-40 Degrees C to 45 Degrees C (-40 Degrees F to 113 Degrees F)
Relative humidity (RH)
Up to 90%
Sensitivity selection tolerance (at 1 kHz)
±1.5 dB
2015 Wide Cardioid Microphone
Directional pattern
Wide cardioid
Principle of operation
Pressure gradient
Cartridge type
Pre-polarized condenser
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Effective frequency range, ±2 dB, at 30 cm (11.8 in)
40 Hz to 18 kHz
Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz
12 mV/Pa; -37.7 dB re. 1 V/Pa
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted
Typ. 18 dB(A) re 20 µPa (max. 20 dB(A))
Distortion, THD < 1%
147 dB SPL (150 dB SPL peak)
Dynamic range
Typ. 132 dB
Max. SPL, THD 10%
150 dB SPL (153 dB SPL peak)
Rated output impedance
60 Ω
Minimum load impedance
2 kΩ
Cable drive capability
100 m (328 ft)
Output balance principle
Impedance balancing with Active Drive
Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR)
> 60 dB
Power supply (for full performance)
P48 (Phantom Power)
Current consumption
0.7 mA
Connector
XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
Color
Matte black
Weight
83 g (2.9 oz)
Microphone diameter
19 mm (0.75 in)
Capsule diameter
17 mm (0.67 in)
Microphone length
94 mm (3.7 in)
Maximum output voltage, RMS
8.7 V (21 dBu)
Polarity
+V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure
Temperature range
-40 Degrees C to 45 Degrees C (-40 Degrees F to 113 Degrees F)
Relative humidity (RH)
Up to 90%
Sensitivity selection tolerance (at 1 kHz)
±1.5 dB
4055 Kick Drum Microphone
Directional pattern
Open Cardioid
Principle of operation
Pressure gradient
Cartridge type
Pre-polarized condenser
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Effective frequency range ±2 dB, at 20 cm (7.9 in)
40 Hz - 18 kHz with a 6 dB soft boost at 10 kHz
Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz
2 mV/Pa; -54 dB re. 1 V/Pa
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted
Typ. 27 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 29 dB(A))
Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4
Typ. 39 dB (max. 41 dB)
Distortion, THD < 1%
156dB SPL RMS, 159 dB SPL peak
Dynamic range
Typ. 132 dB
Max. SPL, THD 10%
164 dB SPL peak
Rated output impedance
380 Ω
Minimum load impedance
2 kΩ
Cable drive capability
100 m (328 ft)
Output balance principle
Impedance balancing with Active Drive
Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR)
> 55 dB
Power supply (for full performance)
P48 (Phantom Power)
Current consumption
2.0 mA
Connector
XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
Color
Matte black
Weight
241 g (8.5 oz)
Microphone diameter
57 mm (2.24 in)
Capsule diameter
17 mm (0.67 in)
Microphone length
132 mm (5.19 in)
Maximum output voltage, RMS
9.75 V
Polarity
+V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure
Temperature range
-40 Degrees C to 45 Degrees C (-40 Degrees F to 113 Degrees F)
Relative humidity (RH)
Up to 90%
4099 Instrument Microphone
Directional pattern
Supercardioid
Principle of operation
Pressure gradient
Cartridge type
Pre-polarized condenser
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Effective frequency range ±2 dB, at 20 cm (7.9 in)
80 Hz - 15 kHz with 2 dB soft boost at 10-12 kHz. Second order low-cut filter at 80 Hz with DAD4099-BC
Sensitivity, nominal, ±3 dB at 1 kHz
2 mV/Pa; -54 dB re. 1 V/Pa
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted
Typ. 28 dB(A) re. 20 μPa (max. 31 dB(A))
Distortion, THD < 1%
134 dB SPL RMS, 137 dB SPL peak
Dynamic range
Typ. 109 dB
Max. SPL, THD 10%
152 dB SPL peak (label color yellow)
Rated output impedance
From MicroDot: 30 - 40 Ω. From DAD4099-BC or DAD6001-BC: 100 Ω
Cable drive capability
Up to 300 m (984 ft) with DAD6001-BC/DAD4099-BC XLR Adapter
Output balance principle
Signal balanced with DAD4099-BC or DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter
Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR)
> 60 dB from 50 Hz to 15 kHz with DAD4099-BC or DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter
Power supply (for full performance)
For wireless systems: Min. 5 V - max. 10 V through DPA adapter
With DAD6001-BC or DAD4099-BC: P48 (Phantom Power). Will work from 12 V
Current consumption
Typ. 1.5 mA (microphone). 3.5 mA with DAD4099-BC or DAD6001-BC XLR Adapter
Connector
MicroDot
Color
Black
Weight
Microphone: 17 g (0.60 oz)
Instrument Microphone Clamp Mount (CM4099): 16 g (0.56 oz)
Instrument Microphone Clip for Accordion (AC4099): 5 g (0.18 oz)
Instrument Microphone Clip for Bass (BC4099): 20 g (0.71 oz)
Instrument Microphone Clip for
Microphone diameter
5.7 mm (0.22 in)
Microphone length
45 mm (1.8 in)
Cable length
1.8 m (5.9 ft)
Cable diameter
1.6 mm (0.06 in) / 2.2 mm (0.09 in)
Polarity
+V at MicroDot pin for positive sound pressure (and pin 2 on DAD4099-BC or DAD6001-BC XLR adapter)
Temperature range
-40 Degrees C to 45 Degrees C (-40 Degrees F to 113 Degrees F)
Relative humidity (RH)
Up to 90%
Gooseneck length
140 mm (5.5 in)