Pyle PDKM7-C Overhead Condenser Microphone - Pre Owned

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501 West International Speedway Blvd

Daytona Beach FL 32114

Pre Owned Pyle PDKM7-C Overhead Condenser Microphone

Includes mounting clip and windscreen

Excellent condition

The Pyle PDKM7-C is the overhead condenser microphone included in the Pyle PDKM7 7-piece drum microphone kit. Unlike the PDKM7-A (kick drum) and PDKM7-B (snare/tom) dynamic microphones, the PDKM7-C is a back electret condenser microphone designed to capture the higher frequencies and detail of cymbals, hi-hats, and the overall drum kit.

Key specifications

• Type: Back electret condenser
• Polar pattern: Unidirectional (cardioid-style)
• Frequency response: 50 Hz – 18 kHz
• Sensitivity: -45 dB ±3 dB
• Output impedance: 200 Ω
• Maximum SPL: 130 dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 70 dB
• Power requirement: 48V phantom power
• Connector: Standard XLR
• Included accessory: Foam windscreen

What it's used for

The PDKM7-C is intended for:

• Overhead drum miking to capture the full drum kit
• Hi-hats and cymbals
• Percussion instruments
• Piano
• Other acoustic instruments where a more detailed, sensitive microphone is beneficial.

Sound quality

Because it's a condenser microphone, the PDKM7-C is more sensitive and captures more detail than the dynamic microphones in the kit. It reproduces cymbal shimmer and the overall ambience of a drum set better than the PDKM7-B, making it the preferred choice for overhead applications. While it won't match the clarity and low-noise performance of professional overhead microphones from brands like AKG, Shure, Audio-Technica, or Rode, it performs well for:

• Home studios
• Live performances
• Practice spaces
• Budget recording setups