DPA DDK4000 Drum Microphone Kit

DPA’s selection of mics for the DDK4000 Drum Microphone 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 artifacts, bleed, and other shadowing effects.

DPA DDK4000 Kit 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 artifacts, bleed and other shadowing effects
• Picks up the sound like the drummer hears his kit, thus no or minimum EQ is needed

• 2012 Cardioid Microphone1
• 2015 Wide Cardioid Microphones2
• 4055 Kick Drum Microphone1
• 4099 Core Instrument Microphone, Extreme SPL3
• CM2218B00 MicroDot Cable3
• DC4099 Drum Microphone Clip3
• DAD6001 Adapter for MicroDot to 3-pin XLR3

• 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: Typ. 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)
  • Switchable attenuator, filters etc.: -
  • Rated output impedance: 60Ω
  • Minimum load impedance: 2 kΩ
  • Cable drive capability: 328 ft (100m)
  • 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: 2.9 oz (83g)
  • Microphone diameter: 0.75" (19mm)
  • Capsule diameter: 0.67" (17mm)
  • Microphone length: 3.7" (94mm)
  • Maximum output voltage, RMS: 8.7V (21 dBu)
  • Polarity: +V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure
  • Temperature range: -40°F to 113°F (-40°C to 45°C)
  • 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)
  • Switchable attenuator, filters etc.: -
  • Rated output impedance: 60Ω
  • Minimum load impedance: 2 kΩ
  • Cable drive capability: 328 ft (100m)
  • 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: 2.9 oz (83g)
  • Microphone diameter: 0.75" (19mm)
  • Capsule diameter: 0.67" (17mm)
  • Microphone length: 3.7" (94mm)
  • Maximum output voltage, RMS: 8.7V (21 dBu)
  • Polarity: +V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure
  • Temperature range: -40°F to 113°F (-40°C to 45°C)
  • 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 gardient
  • 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: 380Ω
  • Minimum load impedance: 2kΩ
  • Cable drive capability: 328 ft (100m)
  • 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: 2.0mA
  • Connector: XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: - phase
  • Color: Matte black
  • Weight: 8.5 oz (241 g)
  • Microphone diameter: 2.24" (57mm)
  • Capsule diameter: 0.67" (17mm)
  • Microphone length: 5.19" 132mm)
  • Maximum output voltage, RMS: 9.75 V
  • Polarity: +V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure
  • Temperature range: -40°F to 113°F (-40°C to 45°C)
  • Relative humidity (RH): Up to 90%
• 4099 Instrument Microphone
  • Transducer Type: Condenser
  • Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  • Sensitivity, nominal, ±3 dB at 1 kHz: 6 mV/Pa; -44 dB re. 1 V/Pa
  • Equivalent noise level, A-weighted: typ. 23 dB(A) re. 20 μPa (max. 26 dB(A))
  • Distortion, THD < 1%: 128 dB SPL RMS, 131 dB SPL peak
  • Dynamic range: typ. 108 dB
  • Max SPL, THD 10%: 142 dB SPL peak
  • Output balance principle: signal balanced with DAD4099-BC or DAD6001-BC XLR adapter
  • Current consumption: typ. 1.5 mA (microphone). 3.5 mA with DAD4099-BC or DAD6001-BC XLR adapter
  • Connector: MicroDot
  • Sensitivity selection tolerance (at 1 kHz): ±1 dB
  • Gooseneck length: 5.5" (140mm)
  • Cable length: 5.9 ft (1.8m)