DPA Microphones has announced the 4055 Kick Drum Microphone.
The 4055 is not pre-tailored to any specific sound, and has been rigorously tested to perform in a variety of applications spanning pop, rock, jazz, folk and other genres. It is built to withstand the rigors of life on the road and perform equally well in the studio.
With an intended use in kick drum-specific applications, the 4055 offers a linear frequency response, both on and off axis, promising ‘a tight, natural, well-defined sound’.
The shape of the DPA 4055 also sets it apart from other kick drum mics – its asymmetry makes it easy to position when slid into any size drum without risking a tear in the drum skin. It can also be placed inside or outside the kick drum. Additionally, the 4055 has a large housing and wind damping foam, positioned in front of the capsule behind the grille, to deal with turbulence in front of the drum holes. This is accomplished without compromising on sound pickup or quality.
‘We are very excited for the creative possibilities and high-quality sound that this new kick drum microphone provides in both live and recording applications,’ says, DPA Product Director, René Mørch. ‘While people turn to DPA for our miniature solutions, we know that they are also used to using a large kick drum mic that can handle high SPLs and dampen the inherent wind created by the movement of the drum skin. We took all this into account when designing the 4055 Kick Drum mic and working with several engineers throughout the development, created a solution that is large, yet unobtrusive, and delivers the best sound available on the market.’
The DPA 4055 is not limited to the kick drum. It works equally well on other instruments, such as electric guitar cabinets, bass and horns. Its flat frequency response and ability to bring the uncoloured sound to the next level works well on many instrument types. Being a condenser mic, it has a fast response and produces a tight and clean sound at very high SPL (max SPL is 164dB).
Pricing for the new microphone begins at €560. Prices exclude local VAT/tax.
More: www.dpamicrophones.com
