Avantone CDMK-6 Drum Microphone Package with Case

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Mic out your drum kit in the studio or on tour with the Avantone CDMK 6 mic package and its included wooden carrying case.

Avant Electronics, an industry innovator of high quality, affordable audio products presents the new series of Avantone Drum Microphones. The Avantone CDMK-6 drum mic package is designed from the ground up by Avant Electronics U.S.A engineers to deliver world class performance both live as well as in the studio. All final packaging and testing of the mics is performed in Sunny Southern California. The basic philosophy on the mic designs was to go for a very big sonic footprint with maximum personality of tone while packaging into rugged bodies with a proprietary hardware mounting/isolation combination.

Each mic is constructed with Zinc cast bodies and steel mesh grills. Employing neodymium magnets for a hot output and capsules designed to handle high SPL percussive transients each mic exhibits a very tight pickup pattern to allow better sonic control over individual drums.

Mondo Kick Drum Mic x 1

The Mondo kick mic with SSM Shock Mount is the heart of the lineup and offers a very aggressive frequency contour that sounds huge right out of the box so most engineers will find little need for EQ.

Atom Tom Mic x 2

The Atom tom mic with SSM Shock Mount and Pro-Klamp rim mount incorporates an oversize capsule that captures a huge low end as well as a penetrating attack.

ADM Snare Mic x 1

The ADM snare mic with SSM Shock Mount and Pro-Klamp rim mount also adheres to Avantone's overall tonal philosophy of "big sounding drums". It has a basic sonic character that is read more familiar to engineers that have used industry-standard snare mics for many years but also extends the lows and highs to set a new standard in fidelity.

CK-1 Cymbal/Overhead Mic x 2

The CK-1 true-condenser mic has recently gone through audio path component upgrades and offers tremendous quality for drum kit overheads that can easily be compared to mics costing 4 times as much. It features a 20mm cardioid capsule (and a hyper-cardioid version for hi-hat). The CK-1 also has a -10dB pad and 75Hz rolloff filter switch to reduce unwanted low frequency bleed into the cymbal mics.

The mics come packaged in a custom designed Vintage style Tweed case that cradles the mics safely in a padded, foam liftout tray that when removed reveals a sizeable storage space below for cables and extra accessories. A unique feature of these mics is that each and every one uses Avantone's rugged SSM metal shock mount and the tom and snare mics also attach using their Pro-Klamp drum rim mount. The combination of these 2 mounting pieces yields the highest degree of isolation over any other drum mic kits in the world!

Included Accessories
- SSM shock mounts x 6
- Pro-Klamp rim mounts x 3
- Vintage Style Tweed Case
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Mondo Kick Mic Specifications

- Element: Dynamic
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Body Construction: Heavy Die Cast Zinc
- Output Connector: Standard XLR Male
- Finish: Wine Red and Black
- Stand Mount: SSM Shock mount

ADM Snare Mic Specifications

- Element: Dynamic
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Body Construction: Heavy Die Cast Zinc
- Output Connector: Standard XLR Male
- Finish: Wine Red and Black
- Stand Mount: SSM Shock mount

Atom Tom Mic Specifications

- Element: Dynamic
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Body Construction: Heavy Die Cast Zinc
- Output Connector: Standard XLR Male
- Finish: Metallic Wine Red and Black
- Stand Mount: SSM Shock mount

CK-1 Cymbal/Overhead Specifications

- Element: True Condenser
- Polar Pattern: True Condenser
- Frequency Response: 38 -20,000 Hz +/- 3dB
- Output Impedance: <=200 Ohms
- Max Spl: 138 dB
- Body Construction: Machined Brass
- Output Connector: Standard XLR Male
- Power Requirement: +48 volt Phantom Power
- Finish: Wine Red with Nickel Trim
- Stand Mount: SSM Shock mount

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 845-642-3697

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted October 5, 2012 by Tye Riter in Boca Raton, FL

"Great drum mic package with exceptions"

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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The Avantone mics arrived in a beautiful case, well protected. They look beautiful/classy (red and black), and sound good. Sturdy shock mounts, and generally sturdy microphones. Only 2 complaints: the snare mic sounds very dull. In fact we decided we couldn't use it and went back to a Shure SM57 on it. Not sure if we got a bad mic or that is their concept. We liked the others so well we actually decided to pick up the hi-hat mic (not included with the CDMK-6 kit) but available separately (CK-1 Hyper-cardioid Condenser Mic). Now the kit sounds great and we have good control for recording. Only other complaint, is that although the case is very sturdy and looks cool, the leather trim immediately started coming unglued. I guess it is not a high quality glue. We are a church that meets in a high school and have to set up/tear down each Sunday so suspect the trim will fall off soon. But overall, we are pleased with the package and would recommend it.

Musical Background:

classically conservatory trained (MM of music), doing pop contemporary styles for 20 years

Musical Style:

Christian rock, Christian contemporary worship (aka Hillsong, Chris Tomlin)
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