The DP Elite 8 is the ultimate combination of 8 microphones needed to mike up a 5 piece drum kit with accuracy and fine control. All microphones perform equally well whether 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 D2s for rack toms, one D4 dynamic microphone for floor tom, the i5 for snare, a pair of SCX1Cs 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.
The D6 dynamic instrument microphone is an excellent choice for miking instruments requiring extended low-frequency reproduction such as kick drums, large toms, and bass cabinets in stage, studio and broadcast applications.. The D6’s transformerless design, low impedance, and balanced output allow for interference-free performance. The D6 intrument microphone has a tailored frequency response of 30 Hz - 15 kHz and the ability to handle sound pressure levels in excess of 144 dB. The D6 instrument mic is characterized with a cardioid pickup pattern for isolation and feedback control and is equipped with a VLM™ (Very Low Mass) diaphragm for natural, accurate sound reproduction. Transformerless design, low impedance and balanced output allow for interference-free performance even with long cable runs. The D6 dynamic instrument mic is lightweight, compact and easy to position. The D6 instrument microphone is manufactured with a precision machined aluminum body, black anodized finish, steel mesh grill and gold plated XLR connector.
The D4 dynamic instrument microphone is an excellent choice for miking instruments requiring precise, low-frequency reproduction such as large rack toms, floor toms, cajon, djembe, tympani, leslie bottom, bass flute, saxophone and baritone saxophone, trombone, acoustic bass, bass cabinets, and small kick drums.
The D4 instrument microphone is lightweight, compact, and easy to position. Used for stage, studio, and broadcast applications, the D4 dynamic instrument microphone is designed with a hypercardioid pickup pattern for isolation and feedback control. The D4 instrument microphone has a wide frequency response of 40 Hz – 18 kHz and the ability to handle SPLs in excess of 144 dB. The D4 instrument mic hypercardioid is also equipped with a VLM™ diaphragm for natural accurate sound reproduction.
The D2 dynamic instrument microphone is an excellent choice for miking instruments with a percussive nature such as rack toms, congas, saxophones, guitar cabinets, and brass in stage, studio, and broadcast applications. Transformerless design, low impedance, and balanced output insure that the D2 hypercardioid instrument microphone will perform interference-free.
The D2 instrument microphone is characterized with a hypercardioid pickup pattern for isolation and feedback control and is equipped with a VLM™ (Very Low Mass) diaphragm for natural, accurate sound reproduction. This instrument mic has a wide frequency response of 68 Hz - 18 kHz and the ability to handle sound pressure levels in excess of 144 dB. Manufactured with a precision machined aluminum body, durable black anodized finish, dent resistant steel mesh grill and gold plated XLR connector, the D2 instrument mic is lightweight, compact and easy to position. Transformerless design, low impedance, and balanced output allow for interferencefree performance even with long cable runs.
The i5 all-purpose dynamic instrument microphone is equipped with a VLM™ diaphragm for natural, accurate sound reproduction on a live stage, in the studio, and in broadcast applications. The i5 instrument microphone is characterized with a cardioid pickup pattern for isolation and feedback control. With a wide frequency response of 50 Hz – 16 kHz, the i5 provides clear sound reproduction without having to rely on EQ. The i5 is able to handle sound pressure levels in excess of 140 dB without distortion. The i5 instrument microphone is sturdy, compact, and easy to position. The i5 dynamic instrument mic is manufactured with a precision cast zinc alloy body, dent resistant steel grill, durable black E-coat finish and gold plated XLR connector.
The SCX1C is a professional studio cardioid condenser microphone designed for a wide variety of recording, broadcast and live sound applications. With a smooth uniform frequency response from 40 Hz - 20 kHz, the SCX1C is very consistent when responding to on and off-axis signals, and exhibits excellent phase coherence and minimal proximity effect. The SCX1C is characterized with a wide cardioid polar pattern; this, coupled with the high output and sensitivity of the microphone, makes the SCX1C an ideal choice for miking drum overheads. Other features include a 21 mm gold vapor capsule, miniaturized electronics and an extremely small footprint. The SCX1C will handle sound pressure levels of 130 dB and will provide up to 20 dB of ambient noise rejection.
The SCX1HC condenser Microphone is the number one choice for miking hi-hat both live and in the studio. With a smooth uniform frequency response from 40 Hz - 20 kHz, the SCX1HC is very consistent when responding to on and off-axis signals, and exhibits excellent phase coherence and minimal proximity effect. The SCX1HC is characterized with a hypercardioid polar pattern. Other features include a 21 mm gold vapor capsule, miniaturized electronics and an extremely small footprint. The SCX1HC will handle sound pressure levels of 130 dB and will provide up to 20 dB of ambient noise rejection.
Audix DP Elite 8 Features
- Professional set of 8 drum mics for stage or studio
- Natural, precise sound reproduction in high SPL applications
- Complete solution for a 5 piece kit
- Includes all mounting clips and rugged aluminum road case
- All mics designed, machined, assembled & tested in the USA
- Aluminum Road Case1
- i5 Snare Mic1
- D2 Rack Tom Mics2
- D4 Floor Tom Mic1
- D6 Kick Drum Mic1
- SCX1C Overhead Mics2
- SCX1HC Hi-hat Mic1
- D6 Kick Drum Microphone
- VLM Capsule
- Transducer Type: Dynamic
- Frequency Response: 30 Hz – 15 kHz
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Output Impedance: 280 ohms
- Sensitivity: 0.8 mV / Pa @ 1k
- Capsule Technology: WLM Type E
- Off-Axis Rejection: >20 dB
- Maximum SPL: =144 dB
- Power Requirements: None
- Connector: 3-pin XLRm
- Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 of output XLR connector
- Materials / Finish: Machined Aluminum / Black Finish
- Weight: 254 g / 8.9oz
- Length: 117 mm / 4.6 in
- 5 year warranty
- D4 Microphone
- Transducer Type: Dynamic
- Frequency Response: 40 Hz – 18 kHz
- Polar Pattern: Hypercardioid
- Output Impedance: 280 ohms
- Sensitivity: 1.4 mV / Pa @ 1k
- Capsule Technology: VLM Type D
- Off-Axis Rejection: >20 dB
- Maximum SPL: =144 dB
- Power Requirements: None
- Connector: 3-pin XLRm
- Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 of output XLR connector
- Materials / Finish: Black Hard Coat
- Weight: 128 g / 4.5 oz
- Length: 100 mm / 3.9 in
- D2 Rack Tom Microphone
- VLM Capsule
- Transducer Type: Dynamic
- Frequency Response: 68 Hz – 18 kHz
- Polar Pattern: Hypercardioid
- Output Impedance: 280 ohms
- Sensitivity: 1.2 mV / Pa @ 1k
- Capsule Technology: VLM Type B
- Off-Axis Rejection: >30 dB
- Maximum SPL: =144 dB
- Power Requirements: None
- Connector: 3-pin XLRm
- Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 of output XLR connector
- Materials / Finish: Black Hard Coat
- Weight: 128 g / 4.5 oz
- Length: 100 mm / 3.9 in
- 5 year warranty
- i5 Dynamic Instrument Microphone
- VLM Capsule
- Transducer Type: Dynamic
- Frequency Response: 50 Hz – 16 kHz
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Output Impedance: 280 ohms
- Sensitivity: 1.6 mV / Pa @ 1k
- Capsule Technology: VLM Type B
- Off-Axis Rejection: >23 dB
- Maximum SPL: =140 dB
- Power Requirements: None
- Connector: 3-pin XLRm
- Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 of output XLR connector
- Materials / Finish: Zinc Alloy / Black Finish
- Weight: 248 g / 8.7 oz
- Length: 141 mm / 5.6 in
- 5-year warranty
- SCX1C Condenser Microphone
- Professional, studio quality cardioid condenser
- Extremely sensitive with pin-point accuracy
- 21 mm gold vapor capsule with modular design
- 3 year warranty
- SCX1HC Condenser Microphone
- Professional, studio quality cardioid condenser
- Extremely sensitive with pin-point accuracy
- 21 mm gold vapor capsule with modular design
- 3 year warranty
