Designed for live sound or recording applications, the Earthworks DK7 Drum Kit System
provides seven microphones tailored for drums. Included are four DM20
cardioid condenser microphones for toms and snarse, as well as two SR25
cardioid condensers for your overheads, and an SR20LS which has been
specifically manufactured to handle the particularities of kick drums.
Earthworks is a company renowned for its sonic transparency, and this
kit is no exception: the nature of these cardioid capsules is to provide
a uniform frequency response across the field of pickup; no sound
coloration will result from off-axis miking. However, where the sound is
rejected, it is rejected at levels of over 30 dB, making the mics
suitable for minimizing bleed from other sound sources, and rendering
tracks more useful in mixing or live sound contexts.
Included with this kit are rim mounts for the DM20s microphones, clips
for the other microphones, windscreens, and a rugged case to house the
mics when they're not in use.
The
Earthworks DM20 is a cardioid condenser
microphone designed for recording or amplifying live drums--specifically
your snare or tom-toms. The microphone features a frequency response of
50 Hz to 20 kHz in order to capture the full tonal palette of the drum.
Earthworks is a company well-respected for their transparent sound, and
the DM20 is no exception: The capsule picks up frequencies evenly around
the cardioid polar pattern within 6", ensuring no frequency coloration
due to off-axis capture. Furthermore, the microphone offers 32 dB of
rejection from the rear, so when you need to make sure your high-hat
won't bleed into your snare track, or your snare won't bleed into your
tom channel, you can position the mic to cut out the offending sound
without changing the tonal characteristic of the intended drum.
The DM20 can handle sound pressure levels of up to 150 dB, which makes
it able to stand up to the hardest hitting drummers. Furthermore, the
condenser capsule has been fashioned in such a way that the diaphragm's
innate vibration has been kept to a minimum; after the transient hits,
it settles into its resting state a lot quicker than comparable mics,
and thus, does not blur further transients.
The capsule sits on a flexible gooseneck that remains secure no matter
how hard the drummer thwacks away. It is fashioned out of stainless
steel to better withstand the rigors of the road, and ships with an RM1
RimMount for mounting the mic on your snare or tom.
SRW3 Foam Windscreen (Gray)
The Earthworks SRW3 Foam Windscreen for SR25 and All Flex Microphones
in grey is designed to fit these microphone series like a glove to
prevent excessive wind noise and pop. The black color makes this
windscreen blend right into your microphone, making it feel like an
original piece.
- Designed to Fit
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This windscreen by Earthworks is designed to specifically fit all of their flex microphones as well as the SR25.
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