The Sontronics DrumPack is a
five-piece set of condenser microphones purpose-built for recording drum
kits and percussion with results rivaling mics at ten times the price.
Let’s say you have a preferred pair of overhead mics and see no
reason to walk away from a winning combination. However, if you’re
looking for better options for spot-miking drums, Sontronics DrumPack
also has a winning combination. It comprises five purpose-built drum
microphones, including the DM-1B kick drum mic, DM-1S snare mic, and
three DM-1T tom microphones. The DrumPack also includes four mic clips
for stand or rim mounting in a rugged, waterproof ABS flight case.
Award-winning, and met with rave reviews, these mics are the result of
three years of intensive R&D in cooperation with top producers and
drummers.
Sontronics DrumPack—Just the Facts:
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Five-piece dedicated drum miking set
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All you need for recording full kit
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Award-winning condenser mics with high-SPL handling and -10dB pad
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Comes with mic clips for stand- or rim mounting and rugged ABS flight case
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All microphones covered by Sontronics lifetime warranty
Sontronics DrumPack—Behind the Grille
Sontronics DM-1B kick drum and bass mic
Thanks to its high sensitivity, low self-noise, -15dB
attenuation pad, and the ability to handle up to 155dB SPL, the DM-1B
delivers outstanding results on kick drum and also sounds fantastic on
bass guitar cabinets, low brass and woodwind, tenor and baritone sax and
even male vocals. Its incredible power handling and highly compliant
diaphragm enable it to capture all the attack, resonance, and energy
from your kick drum and other bass instruments like nothing you've ever
heard before. The DM-1B is designed with its fixed cardioid capsule
facing out of the top end of the microphone (end-address style) and can
be positioned either to the front head of the drum or even pushed
towards or slightly inside the sound hole of the kick drum. The DM-1B
comes with its adjustable yoke mount in a sturdy aluminum flight case
and, like all Sontronics microphones, is covered by lifetime warranty.
Sontronics DM-1S snare microphone
The DM-1S is a high-sensitivity (hotter output),
small-diaphragm condenser mic with a -10dB attenuation pad that’s
capable of capturing up to an impressive 135db SPL. Along with a highly
compliant, transient-friendly diaphragm and wide frequency response, the
DM-1S is designed to capture all the classic characteristics of your
snare; the snap, crack, rattle, and punch that drive a mix. The DM-1S
has slightly different frequency response than its sister mic, the DM-1T
tom mic, in order to provide exceptional results for their respective
specialties: snare and toms. The DM-1S comes with a mic clip that lets
you set up quickly and position your mic wherever you need it—either on a
mic stand or an additional rim mount. Like all Sontronics microphones,
the DM-1S is covered by lifetime warranty.
Sontronics DM-1T tom microphone
The DM-1T is a small-diaphragm condenser mic with a -10dB
attenuation pad, capable of capturing up to an impressive 135db SPL. The
DM-1T is designed to capture all the classic characteristics of your
drum; the slap, boom, and resonance of your tom. The DM-1T has slightly
different frequency response than its sister mic, the DM-1S snare mic,
in order to provide exceptional results, for their respective
specialties: toms and snare. The DM-1T comes with a mic clip that lets
you set up quickly and position your mic wherever you need it—either on a
mic stand or an additional rim mount. Like all Sontronics microphones,
the DM-1T is covered by lifetime warranty.
Sontronics DrumPack recommended uses:
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Drum kit and percussion
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DM-1B: kick drum, orchestral bass drum, bass guitar cabinet, low brass and woodwind, tenor/baritone sax, male vocals
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DM-1S: snare drum, cajon, djembe
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DM-1T: toms, bongos, congas
What the pros are saying about the DM series:
Sontronics mics have received rave reviews, awards, and are
featured on the touring kits and studio set-ups of major drummers
including Dave Grohl, Aerosmith's Joey Kramer, Dom Howard of Muse, and Blur's Dave Rowntree.
"We were A/B testing the Sontronics drum mics set up against
some thousand-pound mics and we had to keep checking the tracks because
the Sontronics mics sounded as good if not better than the expensive
ones. We were totally blown away!" Mark Rankin, producer (Florence & The Machine, Adele, Plan B, Queens of the Stone Age)
"I'm so impressed by the sound of these mics (DM-1S/T) for all my
studio and live performances in all genres (rock, jazz, world music), I
rely on these mics. Just amazing." — Marito Marques, Drummer/Producer
"The DM-1B sounds better than my vintage Neumann U47fet, which
is saying something, and the DM-1S is one of the best close mics I have
ever used. Amazing!" — Andy Gray, producer/composer (Radiohead, Gary Numan, Enter Shikari, TT3D, CSI Miami)
"DM-1B sounds absolutely brilliant, right out of the box, with
no need for any EQ. The DM-1B, DM-1T, and DM-1S truly capture my drums
without any need for any enhancement. The results are amazing!" — Pete Parada, drummer (My Chemical Romance, The Offspring)
Sontronics DrumPack and DrumPack Plus
The DrumPack and DrumPack Plus combine Sontronics’
award-winning DM-series drum microphones into two all-in-one,
premium-quality miking options that no drummer or studio should be
without. The five- and seven-piece condenser microphone sets will give
absolutely stunning results across your whole drum kit, plus they save
you more than 30% on buying the mics individually!
The five-piece DrumPack comprises a DM-1B for kick drum, DM-1S
for snare, and three DM-1T mics for toms, and comes with four mic clips
in a rugged, waterproof ABS flight case.
The seven-piece includes a , a and three as above plus a pair of pencil condensers for use as overheads or for solo percussion miking. Click on the links to learn more.