Large-Diaphragm Condenser: Specifically designed for capturing the deep, powerful tones of kick drums and bass instruments with precision and clarity.
High-SPL Handling: Capable of handling extremely high sound pressure levels (up to 155dB), making it ideal for loud sources without distortion.
Tailored Frequency Response: Optimized to capture the low-end thump and punch of kick drums and bass, while maintaining clear attack and detail.
Robust Build Quality: Constructed with durability in mind, the DM-1B is built to withstand the demands of both studio recording and live performances.
Low Noise Floor: Designed with minimal self-noise, ensuring clean, professional-quality recordings with no unwanted background noise.
Phantom Power Requirement: Requires phantom power, ensuring optimal performance and signal clarity for capturing bass-heavy sources.
Easy Positioning: Compact and easy to position inside or outside a kick drum, or close to bass amps, for the best possible sound capture.
Versatile Application: Not just for kick drums—also excels at capturing other bass-rich instruments like double bass, tuba, and low brass.
Designed for Close Miking: Ideal for close-miking situations where precision and clarity of low frequencies are critical.
Popular with Professionals: A go-to choice for drummers and recording engineers seeking reliable, high-quality bass capture in studio and live settings.
The DM-1B is perfect for: Bass Instruments, Kick Drum, Tenor / Baritone Sax, Low Brass, Bass Clarinet, Bass Guitar Cabinets
Microphone type: End-fire condenser for kick drum and bass instruments
Polar pattern: Cardioid
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
Pad: 0dB, -15dB
Sensitivity: 10mV/Pa
Impedance: =200 Ohms
Max. SPL: (for 0.5% THD @ 1kHz) 155dB (with -15dB pad switched on)
Equivalent noise level: 14dB (A-weighted)
Connector: 3-pin XLR
Power: Phantom power 48V required
What's in the Box:
DM-1B Microphone
Aluminum flight case