Capture the full, rich sound of your kick drum accurately with the 4055 Kick Drum Microphone from DPA. Unlike other bass drum mics that are tailored to emphasize certain frequencies for specific genres, the 4055 aims for a more linear response with only a subtle 6 dB boost in the 10 kHz range. This more sonically neutral approach captures the true sound of the drum, letting you add your own EQ, if necessary, to work within the context of your mix.

The package includes the UA0961 microphone holder, and the asymmetrical design makes it easy to place the mic inside or outside of the kick drum. Slide the mic into the bass drum for more attack or place it just outside the hole for maximum subs and bottom-end. The linear on- and off-axis response provide a round yet tight sound with extended low end and detailed mid and high frequencies. Robust housing protects the mic from even the most aggressive performers, while wind-damping foam behind the capsule protects the microphone element and keeps excess air noise in check.

Provides Clear & True Kick Drum Sound    Flat Frequency Response    Durable Build Withstands Live Stage Use    Asymmetric Design for Easy Placement    Position Inside or Outside Kick Drum    Handles up to 164 dB SPL    Open Cardioid Pickup Pattern    40 Hz to 18 kHz Frequency Response    Includes UA0961 Microphone Holder

• Picks up the clear, true sound of the kick drum
• Flat frequency response, so you can shape the sound your way
• Built tough to withstand rough use on the live stage
• Asymmetric design for easy placement inside or outside the kick drum
• Open cardioid pickup pattern
• 40 Hz to 18 kHz effective frequency range with 6 dB soft boost at 10 kHz
• 132 dB dynamic range
• 164 dB maximum input SPL (at 10% THD)
• Requires 48V phantom power

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I bought this mic as my first boom, but I need a boom pole and all the reviews I read complain about poor quality. Can you rec a solid boom pole and boom pole holder for studio use that is moderately priced?

A: There are numerous boompoles that are good quality and compatible for use with the Deity S-Mic 2S such as the On-Stage MBP7000 Microphone Boom Pole (B&H # ONMBP7000), Rode Boompole (B&H # ROBP), Rode Mini Boompole Compact Microphone Boom Pole (B&H # ROMBP), K-Tek KIP Graphite Interview Boompole (B&H # KTKIP), K-Tek KE-69 Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole (B&H # KTKE69), K-Tek KE-89 Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole (B&H # KTKE89), or the Cavision SGP525F 5-Section Mixed Fiber Boom Pole with Fixed Top (B&H # CASGP525) are all good options. For a boompole holder, you could use the Auray Boom Pole Holder ((B&H # AUBPH) with a grip head like the Impact Grip Head for Lights and Accessories - 2.5" Diameter (B&H # IMKCP200).

Q: 2. Will the MKH50 fit in this?

A: Yes, the Sennheiser MKH 50 P48 Microphone will fit the K-Tek KSTMC1 Stingray Microphone Case for Two Shotgun Microphones.

Q: 3. Anyone have experience using the 4038 to record flugelhorn?

A: The Coles Microphones 4038 Studio Ribbon Microphone should do a very good job to capture the sound from a flugelhorn. It is compatible for recording horns and brass instruments such as trumpet, trombone, saxophone, baritone saxophone, and soprano saxophone, so it should work very well for flugelhorn too.

Q: 4. Can the included XLR cable be swapped out with other XLR cables? Or is it permanently mounted?

A: The XLR cable in the Deity Microphones ASM1 Adjustable Shockmount with Built-In XLR Connector Holder is affixed and cannot be removed.

Q: 5. Does it come with the case, mount and XLR adapter?

A: The Coles Microphones 4038 Studio Ribbon Microphone comes with an XLR cable, a soft cloth bag, a rigid carrying case, and a simple clip. The elastic suspension mount is sold separately (BH #CO4038SM).

Q: 6. Any meaningful differences of the Diety S-Mic 2 and the Rode NTG-1 shotguns for crowd miking?

A: The S-Mic 2 may be a better choice because it has a slightly wider pickup range which is better to capture audio from multiple people than a mic with a very narrow pickup range, which is better for picking up one person. The S-Mic 2 is easy to use because it has no onboard switches or controls to adjust and it is also moisture resistant. Its frequency response range is 50 Hz to 20 kHz, it handles loud sounds up to 130 dB SPL, and has very low noise. The NTG1 has a frequency response range or 20 Hz to 20 kHz and handles loud sounds up to 138 dB SPL, and also has low noise. It also has an onboard low-cut filter which is useful to reduce low rumbling background noise. Both the S-Mic 2 and NTG1 are very good mics, but for miking a crowd, the S-Mic 2 may be the better option since it has a wider pickup range and not as focused as the NTG1. The noise level rating for the S-Mic 2 is slightly lower than the NTG1 (12 dBA vs 18 dBA). The moisture resistance is also a good feature for outdoor use.

Q: 7. Can this mic be rigged on-camera?

A: Any shotgun can be rigged on camera: Here are a few things to keep in mind: 1) You will need XLR input with phantom poer. If your camera only sports a mini input, you will need some sort of an XLR adapter device such as a beachtek adapter "with phantom power) to allow the use of this mic. 2) If this is going onto a smaller form factor camera and especially if you are using a wider angle lens, this mic may be in the frame, so this may not be your best choice then and you may want to opt for a shorter microphone. 3) Shotgun mics are very sensitive to handling noise, so make sure you get a shockmount to go with this mic in order to minimize handling noise.

Q: 8. Will the MKH416 fit in this case securely?

A: Yes, a Sennheiser MKH 416 shotgun microphone will fit securely into the K-Tek KSTMC1 Stingray Microphone Case for Two Shotgun Microphones.

Q: 9. This microphone is only 5.8 inches long. Both of the previous suggestions seem kind of long. Wouldn't a 2.7 inch Rycote, or the 4 inch, small Bumblebee Windkiller be a better fit?

A: Yes, those would work as well.

Q: 10. I'd like to use these for frequency response measurements. Can you provide a calibration file for the binaural elements?

A: I use these for frequency response measurements and they work fantastically well without any calibration file. I was mostly worried about imbalance between the channels but I did my best to measure the differences between the two and the tolerances were tight enough not to make any impact to my measurements.