User Manual
DP-QUAD
When it comes to drum and percussion microphones, Audix is the industry leader. These high precision instrument microphones are designed to ll
the specic needs of artists and engineers for both studio and live applications.
The Audix DP Series QUAD pack is the simplest and most eective combination of microphones that will allow you to capture the depth and
imaging of a full drum kit. With kick, snare and two overheads, the QUAD incorporates the best of two miking techniques: close miking and
overhead (ambient) miking.
Close Miking: The D6 for kick drum and the i5 for snare are considered the two microphones every drummer must have. The kick and snare are
considered the core of any drum kit and the foundation for every groove. Close miking insures that they will be captured in the mix. If either the kick
or the snare is unable to be heard, there is simply no groove. Being high SPL dynamic microphones, the D6 and i5 excel at “close miking”. This
miking technique is required in order to capture the attack and percussive sound of the drum. Also, by having the mic close to the source of the
sound, it helps to isolate the sound of each drum and separate it from the rest of the kit.
Overhead (ambient) miking: Supporting the idea that “less is more”, there are many engineers who will use just two overhead mics to capture the
natural sound of the complete drum kit. With two overhead mics, positioned correctly, it is absolutely true that you can capture the transients, tonality
and balance of the kit in a completely phase-coherent manner. The ADX51, which is a pre-polarized condenser microphone with a 14mm gold
sputtered diaphragm, is designed specically with overhead applications in mind. Due to its cardioid pickup pattern, high sensitivity and slim pencil
design, the two ADX51 mics can be easily positioned overhead to provide a nice stereo image of the entire drum kit.
The Blend: With contemporary music and with the volumes typically generated on stage, it is more practical and eective to create a blended eect
of close miking and overhead miking – the exact intent of the DP-QUAD. The D6 will help provide the earthshaking lows and the attack of the kick;
the i5 will reinforce the depth and crack of the snare; the overheads will pick up the high-hat, tom lls, cymbals and the ambiance of the entire kit.
With the DP-QUAD, drums will maintain their sound integrity and critical presence, regardless of the size of the room and PA system.
DP-QUAD
Drum Microphone Packs
DP-QUAD
PACKAGED SET OF 4 DRUM MICS
Aluminum road case
1 x i5 snare mic
1 x D6 kick mic
2 x ADX51 overhead mics
1 x DVICE rim mount with MC1 mic clip
3 x DCLIP mic clips
2 x WS81C windscreens
PROFESSIONAL DRUM AND PERCUSSION MIC PACKAGE