Description
The AKG Drum Set Premium provides eight hand-selected reference microphones designed specifically for miking drums in touring, live stage, and studio recording applications. With a matched pair of large-diaphragm condensers for overheads, a small-diaphragm condenser for the hi-hat, a large-diaphragm dynamic for the kick, and four compact dynamic mics for the snare and toms, the Drum Set Premium is perfect for capturing a full 5-piece drum kit. It also includes the necessary shockmounts, stand adapter, and mic holders, plus an aluminum carry case for safe storage and convenient transport.Eight Hand-Selected Microphones Hand-selected AKG microphones for high-quality drum miking in touring, live stage, and studio recording applicationsC214 matched pair of large-diaphragm condenser microphones for overheadsC451 B small-diaphragm condenser microphone for hi-hatD12 VR large-diaphragm dynamic microphone for bass drumFour D40 dynamic instrument microphones for snare and tomsIncludes shockmounts for C214s, stand adapter for C451 B, and mic holders for D40 micsIncludes heavy-duty metal case for safe storage and transportC214 Overhead Microphones 1" large-diaphragm condenser capsule with edge-terminated back-plate technologyCardioid polar pattern143 dB dynamic rangeUp to 156 dB maximum SPLSwitchable -20 dB pad and 160 Hz low-cut filterIntegrated capsule suspension to reduce mechanical noiseRugged double-mesh grille for RF immunity and unaffected acousticsAll-metal diecast body with shock- and scratch-resistant finishDesigned, engineered and built in Vienna, AustriaC451 B Hi-Hat Microphone Handcrafted fixed small-diaphragm capsuleCardioid polar patternLow-noise preamp electronicsSound pressure level capability of 155 dB SPL with 117 dB dynamic rangeTransformerless output stage for low distortion and flat frequency responseSwitchable pre-attenuation pad (-10 or -20 dB)Switchable bass-cut filter to reduce wind noise and proximity effect (75/150 Hz)All-metal body provides efficient protection from RF interferenceRugged constructionD12 VR Kick Microphone Dynamic capsule with thin diaphragm to enhance low-frequency performanceActive mode with three filters and passive mode with its own tonal characteristics, yielding four different sound shapesOriginal C414 transformer for warm sound characteristicsDirectional cardioid polar patternD40 Tom Microphones Dynamic capsule with patented AKG Varimotion diaphragm enhances audio qualityCardioid polar patternCompact sizeHandles SPLs up to 156 dBAll-metal construction and steel-mesh grille