DPA 4055 Kick Drum Microphone
Key Features
Description
Description
DPA 4055 Kick Drum Microphone
The DPA 4055 Kick Drum Microphone is designed for the toughest of challenges.
Works Inside and Outside the Drum
The DPA 4055 Kick Drum Microphone is designed to be positioned inside and outside of the kick drum. It can even be pointed directly at the beater to get that extra attack (“smash”) from the beater head.
Due to its asymmetric design, the 4055 can easily be manoeuvred to slide into even the smaller drum skin holes.
Other mics of this type have a shape that makes it very difficult to place them inside the drum, almost forcing users to do acrobatics to avoid ripping the front resonator skin off.
Shape the Sound Your Way
Furthermore, an even sensitivity at all frequencies allows the sound engineer to tailor the sound with an EQ as needed (like working from a blank canvas).
The DPA 4055 captures the true sound of the drum and can be specifically tailored to fit any genre. In addition to this, the 4055 can be used on ANY instrument.
Industry standard mics for kick drums are tailored for a specific sound. They have a frequency response that can make it difficult to redesign the sound of the instrument to fit the playing style and the culture of specific genres.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Directional pattern | Open Cardioid |
| Principle of operation | Pressure gradient |
| Cartridge type | Pre-polarised condenser |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Effective frequency range ±2 dB (20 cm / 7.9 in) | 40 Hz – 18 kHz with a 6 dB soft boost at 10 kHz |
| Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz | 2 mV/Pa; -54 dB re. 1 V/Pa |
| Equivalent noise level, A-weighted | Typ. 27 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 29 dB(A)) |
| Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4 | Typ. 39 dB (max. 41 dB) |
| Distortion, THD < 1% | 156 dB SPL RMS, 159 dB SPL peak |
| Dynamic range | Typ. 132 dB |
| Max. SPL, THD 10% | 164 dB SPL peak |
| Rated output impedance | 380 Ω |
| Minimum load impedance | 2 kΩ |
| Cable drive capability | 100 m (328 ft) |
| Output balance principle | Impedance balancing with Active Drive |
| Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR) | > 55 dB |
| Power supply (for full performance) | P48 (Phantom Power) |
| Current consumption | 2.0 mA |
| Connector | XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield; Pin 2: signal + phase; Pin 3: - phase |
| Weight | 241 g (8.5 oz) |
| Microphone diameter | 57 mm (2.24 in) |
| Capsule diameter | 17 mm (0.67 in) |
| Microphone length | 132 mm (5.19 in) |
| Maximum output voltage, RMS | 9.75 V |
| Polarity | +V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure |
| Temperature range | -40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F) |
| Relative humidity (RH) | Up to 90% |
| Colour | Matte black |
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