

The DK50/R is a premium three-microphone system provide a more cohesive and unified drum sound. You’ll hear more attack, more subtle detail and a more pristine quality in the sound than with any other microphones. The Earthworks drum microphones capture every nuance of sound from each piece of the drum set with such an exceptional clarity and cohesiveness, which make it sound like a live set of drums, not a bunch of pieces.
- Improved impulse response for faster and more accurate transients
- Shorter diaphragm settling time to prevent quieter attacks from being blurred by earlier loud attacks
- Extended frequency response to capture a crisper and more realistic image
- Near perfect polar patterns that remain even across all frequencies and at any position within the pattern
- More cohesive and unified drum sound
- Hear more attack and subtle detail
- Increased detail and dynamic range
- Versatile, multi-use mics
- Mics are protected in a high impact case
- Fast setup and teardown
- Comes with 2 QTC50s (for overheads), 1 SR30 (for kick drum), 1 KickPad™, 3 LevelPads™, 1 stainless steel windscreen, 3 foam windscreens
- Comes housed in a Zero/Halliburton carrying case
Frequency Response: 3Hz to 50kHz ±1.5dB
Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional
Sensitivity: 10mV/Pa (-40dBV/Pa)
Power Requirements: 48V Phantom, 10mA
Max Acoustic Input: 142dB SPL
Output: XLR (pin 2+)
Output Impedance: 100Ω, balanced (50Ω ea. pin 2 & 3)
Min Output Load: 600Ω between pins 2 & 3
Noise: 27dB SPL equivalent (A weighted)
Dimensions L x D: 229mm x 22mm (9 x .860 inches)
Weight: .5 lb. (225g)
Frequency Response: 30Hz to 30kHz ±1.5dB at 6 inches (15cm)
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Sensitivity: 10mV/Pa (-40dBV/Pa)
Power Requirements: 48V Phantom, 10mA
Max Acoustic Input: 145dB SPL
Output: XLR (pin 2+)
Output Impedance: 100Ω, balanced (50Ω ea. pin 2 & 3)
Min Output Load: 600Ω between pins 2 & 3
Noise: 22dB SPL equivalent (A weighted)
Dimensions L x D: 212mm x 22mm (8.4 x .860 inches)
Weight: .5 lb. (225g)
Drum overhead
Kick drum
Percussion
| LP1530 | LevelPad – switchable -15 or -30dB | |
| KP1 | KickPad | |
| DK50/R-C | Aluminum case for DK50/R | ![]() |
| MC1 | Standard microphone clip for all drum microphones | ![]() |
| MC2 | Shock mount microphone clip for all drum microphones | ![]() |
| PW1 | Foam teardrop windscreen for Drum Periscope Series | ![]() |
| RM1 | Drum RimMount for Drum Periscope Series | ![]() |
| SRW1 | Black aluminum windscreen for SR30 & SR30/HC | ![]() |
| SRW2 | Stainless steel windscreen for SR30 & SR30/HC | ![]() |
Other DrumKit Models
| DK25/L | 3 microphone drum mic kit for live performance | ![]() |
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| DK25/R | 3 microphone drum mic kit for recording | ![]() |
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