Audio Technica MB/Dk5 Midnight Blues 5 microphone drum pack

The MB/Dk5 Drum Pack includes a core selection of five microphones specifically engineered for drum applications. The four included MB 5k snare/tom microphones and one MB 6k kick microphone feature low-profile design for minimum visibility and versatile placement options around the drum kit. Also included in the package are four AT8665 drum-rim microphone mounts and a durable carrying case.

Tailored for snare, rack toms and other highly dynamic instruments, the MB 5k snare/tom microphone offers a moving coil dynamic design with cardioid polar pattern, delivering superior off-axis rejection for maximum gain before feedback. With a frequency response of 100-12,000 Hz, the mic is engineered to handle fast transients and high SPLs.

The cardioid dynamic MB 6k kick microphone has a frequency response of 60-12,000 Hz. A natural at handling high SPLs, the MB 6k delivers superior results on bass drum as well as on floor and deep rack toms.

• MB 5k Cardioid Dynamic Snare/Tom Microphone (4 included)
• Custom-engineered for use on snare and toms
• Road-ready all-metal construction
• Low-profile percussion-style design
• Built-in adjustable stand mount

• MB 6k Cardioid Dynamic Kick Microphone (1 included)
• Custom-engineered for use on kick drum
• Rugged all-metal construction
• Low-profile percussion-style design
• Built-in adjustable stand mount

• Element: Dynamic
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: MB5k: 100 - 12,000 Hz / MB6k: 60 - 12,000 Hz
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: MB5k: -58 dB (1.2 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa / MB6k: -59 dB (1.1 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• Impedance: 500 ohms
• Weight: MB5k: 11.4 oz (324 g) / MB6k: 11.2 oz (317 g)
• Dimensions: MB5k: 4.46" (113.2 mm) long, 1.63" (41.5 mm) head diameter; / MB6k: 4.59" (116.5 mm) long, 2.11" (53.5 mm) head diameter
• Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• Accessories Included: 4 drum mic mounts; durable carrying case

The super-cardioid e 609 instrument microphone has been specially developed for miking guitar cabs face on and extremely close to the signal source.

Pick-up pattern : Super-cardioid
Frequency response : 40.....15000 Hz
Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz) : 1,5 mV/Pa
Nominal impedance : 350 Ohm
Min. terminating impedance : 1000 Ohm
Dimensions : 55 x 34 x 134 mm
Weight : 140 g

Complete With Stereo Bar, Windshield's and Cradle'

The C 414 B-XL II/ST is especially useful for stereo recordings taken from the far field with the inclusion of useful and often valuable room acoustics. The matched pairs consist of two microphones that are within 1 dB to each other in sensitivity and also within 1 dB to each other in the range of 300 Hz to 8,000 Hz of the individual frequency response when used in cardioid mode and are selected from a large quantity of individual microphones using the described criteria by using a proprietary computer program.

Using this matched pair for stereo recordings utilizing various techniques will provide for a good and stable balance without frequency-dependent shifting of the stereo panorama.

The kit comes complete in an all-metal 'Soundtool' Hard Shell road case with 2 x AKG H-85 shock mounts, 2 x W414X external windscreens, an H50 stereo bar and an individually-measured chart showing the response curve of the microphone. See www.dv247.com Alternative Products and Related Products on this page for your options.

The C 414B-XLII has been carefully designed to maintain the legendary sonic character of the C 414 family while integrating new features and performance enhancements made possible by new technology. A classic microphone with a distinctive timbre especially designed for recording of solo vocals and solo instruments.

Whats the difference between the C 414B-XLII and the C 414 B XLS? The main difference between the two current C414 models lies in their frequency responses. The C 414B-XLII has a series of presence rises between 2.5 KHz and 9 KHz. This will make any recording with this microphone brighter or more sibilant than the original sound. This upper mid range boost is quite helpful on vocals and certain instruments such as classical acoustic guitars using nylon or natural strings. The C 414B XLS, see www.dv247.com Alternative Products on this page, has a very flat response that will not color the original sound which is important especially in instrumental recordings. It more suited for general use.

The microphone's 5 pickup patterns are easily selectable via an electronic switch with LED indication and offer the selection of omnidirectional, cardioid wide cardioid, hyper cardioid and figure-eight patterns. The pickup pattern selector switch utilizes a dual-color LED indicator that provides visual indication of the pattern selected and also changes from green to red to indicate if the microphone's output electronics are being overloaded. The pattern selector can also be used to "lock" the microphone's switch settings by pressing and holding it for 3 seconds. On the rear of the microphone, an electronic switch allows the selection of -6, -12 and -18 dB pre-attenuation levels which are accomplished by changing the polarization voltage to the capsule. The C 414B-XLII has switchable bass cut filters of 12 dB-per-octave at 40 Hz and 80 Hz, and a 6 dB-per-octave filter at 160 Hz for control of proximity effect. On-axis sensitivity for all patterns is 23 mV/Pa and its self-noise is an extremely low 6 dB-A.

The C 414B-XLII has a transformerless output and all-metal chassis, making it immune to electrical interference and RF from digital equipment, video monitors and wireless systems.

Features:

• High sensitivity and extremely low self noise
• Five switchable polar patterns for placement and application flexibility
• Two-color LEDs provide quick visual indication of selected polar pattern and output overload
• Elastic capsule suspension greatly minimizes structurally-transmitted noise from chassis vibration
• Supplied with Hard Shell road case with 2 x AKG H-85 shock mounts, 2 x W414X external windscreens and an H50 stereo bar
• High sound pressure level capability, 140 - 158dB, and wide dynamic range
• Completely immune to electrostatic and electro-magnetic interference from digital gear, computer monitors, etc. thanks to solid metal housing and transformerless output stage
• Three switchable bass cut filters and three pre-attenuation pads with LEDs for quick visual indication
• All switchable components operate in low impedance circuits for ultra-high relability even in extremely humid conditions

Specifications:

• Type: 1" large diaphragm pressure gradient microphone
• Polar Patterns: Omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure eight
• Frequency Range: 20 to 20,000 Hz
• Sensitivity: 23 mV/Pa (-33 dBV) +/-0.5 dB
• Max. SPL: 140/146/152/158 dB SPL (at 0/-6/-12/-18 dB)
• Preattenuation Pad: -6, -12,-18 dB, switchable
• Bass Cut Filter Scope: 12 dB/octave at 40 Hz and 80 Hz; 6 dB/octave at 160 Hz
• Impedance: = 2,200 ohms
• Supply voltage: 48 V phantom power to DIN/IEC
• Current consumption: Approximately 4.5 mA
• Dynamic range: 134 dB minimum
• Environment Temperature range: -10° C to +60° C (14° F to 140° F)
• Relative humidity: 95% (+20° C/68° F), 85% (+60° C/140° F)
• Connector: 3-pin XLR to IEC
• Dimensions: 50 x 38 x 160 mm (2.0 x 1.5 x 6.3 in.)
• Net weight 300 g (10.6 oz.)

Audio Frequency Response    20 Hz - 10,000 Hz
Case Material    Die cast zinc
Connector Type    3-pin XLR
Element    Dynamic
Finish    Textured Satin Black
Impedance, Low-Z balanced    150 Ω
Mic Type    Instrumental
Open Circuit Voltage    0.63 mV/Pascal
Polar Pattern    Supercardioid
Power Requirement    Passive
Shipping Weight    23.7 oz (672 g)
Wired/Wireless    Wired
Weight Net    12.84 oz (364 g)