The frequency response and cardioid pick-up patter are optimized for drum sets and other percussion instrument micing, while also producing exceptional results on all forms of brass and woodwind. Integral stand mount screws directly onto mic stands and include clip attaches mic to rim of drum.

Very high sound pressure level handling, in excess of 160 dB, is combined with a balanced, clear, low distortion signal similar to a high-end studio condenser microphone. Lightweight voice coil provides extended high frequency and rapid transient response. A tough reinforced glass fiber body takes the knocks and shocks and suppresses impact noise.

The E609 is based on the legendary MD 409 microphone. Able to withstand high SPLs without distorting, the e609’s flat-profile capsule facilitates extremely close micing of guitar cabinets and is also suitable for drum micing, particularly toms.

The e609’s super-cardioid design improves isolation in live sound reinforcement and recording applications while its increased output and wider frequency response improves performance. Its sound inlet basket, made of refined steel, is distinguished by a unique address side.

Professional pre-polarized half cardiod boundary layer condenser for bass drum, piano and low frequency instrument applications.

The E614 is a supercardioid condenser microphone, designed for demanding instrument recordings and performances that require extended frequency response, high SPL handling, fast transient response and compact size. While drum set overhead micing was the first design priority, the E614 also works exceptionally well on percussion setups as well, fitting comfortably into tight setups. The E614 can handle high SPLs and features medium sensitivity, which ensures reduced bleed from other instruments on stave. Because of its excellent acoustic properties this mic is also ideal for home recording.

The E914 is a high-grade condenser microphone for very demanding applications. Its outstanding sound properties qualify it for highly sophisticated applications such as acoustic guitars, cymbals, percussion, overhead, orchestras and grand pianos.

A dynamic hypercardioid drum and instrument microphone has bright contoured response for added presence and sparkle. Ideal for snare and percussion. Features VLM noise rejection capsule, compact design for easy placement and is milled from a solid block of aluminum for reduced weight and greater durability.

And since we don't like carrying mic stands either, this mic includes a Shure A50D drum clamp.

The D2 is an American-made instrument microphone designed for live and studio performance. Characterized with a hypercardioid pick-up pattern and a frequency response of 44Hz - 18kHz, the D2 is an ideal choice for rack toms, floor toms, congas and other instruments requiring low frequency reproduction.

Transformerless design, low impedance and balanced output allow interferencefree performance even with long cable runs. The D2, a one-piece body precision machined from solid aluminum, consists of a black hard coat finish.

And since we don't like carrying mic stands either, this mic includes a Shure A50D drum clamp.

The D4 utilizes an entirely new capsule specially designed to capture high SPL instruments with extended frequencies below 100 Hz. By employing sub-impulse technology that samples sounds at a rate higher than other mics the D4 captures a truer image of the original sound than previous generation kick drum mics. Compact and lightweight, yet featuring full-size diaphragms, the D Series microphones employ exclusive Sub-Impulse Technology designed specifically to achieve the true 3-dimensional sound of instruments. Sub-Impulse Technology builds on the principles of the VLM diaphragm design to accurately pick up the subtle nuances of sub-impulse harmonics. These harmonics contribute substantially to the richness of the sound.

And since we don't like carrying mic stands either, this mic includes a Shure A50D drum clamp.

The Audix D6 is the perfect choice for solid kick drum sounds. The cardioid pickup pattern does an excellent job rejecting sound from external sound source to keep the sound of the kick drum pure and clean. The D6 boasts a VLM (Very Low Mass) diaphragm to react quickly to the attack of the beater and the 30Hz-15kHz frequency response sports big bumps right where you need it for earth-shaking lows without sacrificing the attack. For other low-frequency instruments such as bass the D6 fares equally well.

The E912 is a pre-polarized condenser boundary microphone with half-cardioid pick-up pattern. Its acoustic properties have been optimized for instruments, vocals and speech. The E912 is an ideal choice for pianos, theatre and opera productions, conference applications, altars and lecterns.

The AKG C 480 B preamplifier powering unit is the latest model in the ULS series. It accommodates the CK 61/ULS, CK 62/ULS, CK 63/ULS capsules and the new CK 69/ULS shotgun capsule, providing a higher order of performance for these capsules than heretofore available. The new preamp has a vastly improved noise floor permitting self noise performance with the four associated capsules in the range of 9 to 11 dB-A. Maximum sound pressure levels in the range of 144 dB (in the -10 dB sensitivity position) can be attained with no greater than 0.5% distortion, giving the capsules a new level of overall performance. An integral low cut filter (12 dB/octave) can be set for either 150 or 70 Hz. The +6 dB sensitivity position is intended to enhance the performance of the CK 69/ULS interference tube capsules, which normally operate over large distances.