Audix DP-QUAD

Product Features:

• All-in-one solution for miking drums
• Instrument-specific mics for optimal results
• Rugged Audix quality
• Great for stage and studio
• Includes road case
• Also found as: DPQUAD
• Authorized Internet Dealer
• 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty

What's In The Box?

1. (1) i5 snare mic
2. (1) D6 kick mic
3. (2) ADX51 overhead mics
4. (1) DVICE rim mount with MC1 mic clip
5. (3) DCLIP mic clips
6. (2) WS81C windscreens

i5 Specifications:

• Application(s):
• Snare (top or bottom)
• Toms
• Hand Percussion
• Guitar Cabs
• Acoustic Instruments
• Features:
• Protective steel grill
• Easy to set up and use
• Clean
• Accurate sound
• Transducer Type: Dynamic VLM™ Type B
• Frequency Response: 50 Hz - 16 kHz
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Output Impedance: 150 ohm
• Sensitivity: 1.5 mV / Pa @ 1 kHz
• Maximum SPL (Sound Pressure Level): ≥140 dB
• Off-Axis Rejection: =23 dB
• Power Requirements: None
• Housing / Finish: Die Cast Zinc Alloy / Black E-Coat
• Weight: 8.8 oz. (250 g)

D6 Specifications:

• Application(s):
• Kick Drum
• Floor Tom
• Djembe
• Cajon
• Features:
• Extended low end for larger drums
• Accurate frequency response
• Natural sound
• Transducer Type: Dynamic VLM™ Type E
• Frequency Response: 30 Hz - 15 kHz
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Output Impedance: 280 ohm
• Sensitivity: 0.8 mV / Pa @ 80 Hz
• Maximum SPL (Sound Pressure Level): ≥144 dB
• Off-Axis Rejection: =20 dB
• Power Requirements: None
• Housing / Finish: Machined Aluminum / Black Hard Coat
• Weight: 9 oz. (255 g)

ADX51 Specifications:

• Application(s):
• Overheads
• Hi-Hat
• Cymbals
• Goodie Table
• Features:
• Accurate reproduction of high frequency instruments
• -10 dB pad bass roll-off filter
• Transducer Type: Condenser
• Frequency Response: 40 Hz - 18 kHz
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Output Impedance: 100 ohm
• Sensitivity: 17 mV / Pa @ 1 kHz
• Maximum SPL (Sound Pressure Level): ≥132 dB
• Off-Axis Rejection: =15 dB
• Power Requirements: 9-52V Phantom
• Housing / Finish: Machined Brass / Black E-Coat
• Weight: 5.3 oz. (150 g)

User Tips:

The following are some ideas as to how the microphones in the pack interact with each other.

DP-QUAD [1 x i5, 1 x D6, 2 x ADX51]: This package is ideal for literally any 5 piece kit for stage or recording.

D6 - Kick Drum: To position the D6, a good starting point is a few inches inside the port of the front head with the mic pointing off-center and not directly at the beater. For more attack, move the mic closer towards the beater head. For more bass, pull the mic away from the beater head.

i5 - Snare: As a general rule, the i5 is meant to be close miked. A good starting point is 2 inches above the rim with the mic pointing towards the center of the head. For more “rim” sound, pull the mic back closer to the rim. For more resonance and depth of field, pull the mic further away from the head. The trick is to find the right balance between resonance and attack while still controlling bleed from the other drums.

ADX51s - As overheads: The most common positioning concept is to keep the snare as the focal point and move the mics into various left and right positions equal distance from the snare; 4 feet is a good starting point. For best results, keep the mics in a vertical position, keeping in mind that you are not necessarily just miking the cymbals but the whole kit. You will find after some experimentation that the kick, snare, and overheads will provide most of your sound while the tom mics are used for sweetening.

Note: To pick up more of the high-hat, you can change the balance of the mics by pulling the mic on the hi-hat side of your kit closer towards the high hat.