Shure DMK57-52 Drum Microphone Kit

Industry-standard drum microphone and hardware kit features options for kick drum, snare drum, rack toms, floor toms, and congas.

The DMK57-52 Drum Mic Kit is a conveniently packaged selection of microphones and mounts, designed to offer a core package of microphones for recording and performing drummers at a great price.

Features

• One Beta 52A microphone; three SM57 microphones
• Beta 52A has frequency response of 20 Hz to 10 kHz
• SM57 microphones have frequency response of 40 Hz to 15 kHz
• Beta 52A has supercardioid polar pattern; SM57 uses cardioid polar pattern
• Beta 52A for capturing kick drum or amplified bass
• SM57 suitable for drum heads and almost any instrument
• Beta 52A max SPL of 174 dB; SM57 max SPL of 150 dB
• Three AD56 drum mounts included
• Drum mounts and mics come in carrying case

Specifications:

- Type: Dynamic (moving coil)
- Mic Body: Silver Blue enamel-painted die-cast metal with hardened, matte-finished steel grille
- Frequency Response: 20 to 10,000 Hz (see Figure 1)
- Adjustable, Locking Stand Adapter: Integral, dynamic locking, adjustable through 180 degrees, with standard 5/8"-27 thread
- Output Level (at 1,000 Hz): Open Circuit Voltage: -64 dBV/Pa* (0.6 mV)
*1 Pa = 94 dB SPL
- Impedance: Rated impedance is 150 (45 actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low Z
- Phasing: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
- Maximum SPL: 174 dB at 1000 Hz (calculated)
- Connector: 3-pin professional audio connector (male XLR type)