DrumKit™ Series
Omni and cardioid mics for drum applications
Do you know what the latest thing in drum recording is? It’s making the kit sound like a cohesive instrument recorded in a real space, not just a bunch of drums recorded in a dead space with each drum processed with different effects. That sound is why real drums have been replaced in recordings with electronic drums – and why rock drums have never been the same since the days of The Who and Led Zepplin – when a drum kit was recorded with three mics instead of seven. If you want to give your recordings the sound of live, cohesive drums with the feeling of being there, then the Earthworks DrumKit™ Systems are for you.
Earthworks® High Definition Microphones™ will provide a substantially better drum sound than conventional microphones. The DrumKit™ Series three-microphone systems provide a more cohesive and unified drum sound. Those who have heard the Earthworks drum microphones say that they 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.
The DK25/L is the ideal three-mic choice for live performance or recording in less than ideal acoustic environments. The SR25 cardioid microphones cut off at 50Hz which is ideal for overheads and also for spot miking the snare and/or toms.
The DK25/R omni microphones are exceptional for studio recording in a room with good acoustics. If your room acoustics are less than ideal, cardioid overheads will pick up less room sound (see DK25/L).
The 50Hz response of the QTC50s will provide a spectacular drum sound. The QTC50s incredible frequency response (3Hz to 50kHz) with exceptional impulse response and short diaphragm settling time delivers unbelievable results on drums and percussion.
Related Accessories
DK25/L-C Aluminum case for DK25/L with custom insert
DK25/R-C Aluminum case for DK25/R with custom insert
DK50/R-C Zero/Halliburton™ case for DK50/R with custom insert
"Earthworks mics don't color my sound with enhanced lows, mids or highs. They capture all the qualities...
