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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 applications
- C214 matched pair of large-diaphragm condenser microphones for overheads
- C451 B small-diaphragm condenser microphone for hi-hat
- D12 VR large-diaphragm dynamic microphone for bass drum
- Four D40 dynamic instrument microphones for snare and toms
- Includes shockmounts for C214s, stand adapter for C451 B, and mic holders for D40 mics
- Includes heavy-duty metal case for safe storage and transport
C214 Overhead Microphones
- 1" large-diaphragm condenser capsule with edge-terminated back-plate technology
- Cardioid polar pattern
- 143 dB dynamic range
- Up to 156 dB maximum SPL
- Switchable -20 dB pad and 160 Hz low-cut filter
- Integrated capsule suspension to reduce mechanical noise
- Rugged double-mesh grille for RF immunity and unaffected acoustics
- All-metal diecast body with shock- and scratch-resistant finish
- Designed, engineered and built in Vienna, Austria
C451 B Hi-Hat Microphone
- Handcrafted fixed small-diaphragm capsule
- Cardioid polar pattern
- Low-noise preamp electronics
- Sound pressure level capability of 155 dB SPL with 117 dB dynamic range
- Transformerless output stage for low distortion and flat frequency response
- Switchable 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 interference
- Rugged construction
D12 VR Kick Microphone
- Dynamic capsule with thin diaphragm to enhance low-frequency performance
- Active mode with three filters and passive mode with its own tonal characteristics, yielding four different sound shapes
- Original C414 transformer for warm sound characteristics
- Directional cardioid polar pattern
D40 Tom Microphones
- Dynamic capsule with patented AKG Varimotion diaphragm enhances audio quality
- Cardioid polar pattern
- Compact size
- Handles SPLs up to 156 dB
- All-metal construction and steel-mesh grille
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