CAD PMP742C 7-Piece Drum/Instrument Microphone Package

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Includes 4 x CAD TSM411 dynamic microphones, 2 x ICM417 electret condensers and 1 x KBM412 large diaphragm dynamic mic.

Overview

This all-in-one package deal includes four CAD TSM411 dynamic microphones, two ICM417 electret condensers and one KBM412 large diameter dynamic mic. The TSM411 is recommended for toms, snare, timbales, congas, etc. The ICM417 is an excellent overhead/hi-hat mic and the KBM412 is the perfect mic for your kick. This special deal even includes a hardshell case and all mic holders (already attached). DMC-1 rim-mount mic clips NOT included.

TSM411
The TSM411 is a percussion / general purpose application microphone. The TSM411 incorporates an all new "duo-point" suspension. This technology provides remarkable shock isolation and ballistic stability, which is very important for successful reproduction of sound sources originating from percussion instruments such as toms, snares, cymbals, congas, guitar and keyboard amps, stacks, and other similar applications.

ICM417
Packaged in a rugged, small, all metal body, the ICM417 electret condenser microphone provides natural, transparent sound quality. The transformerless design of this cardioid condenser provides optimum low frequency response and low distortion. The ICM417 is designed for use with cymbals, overheads, and stringed instruments. Its wide, flat frequency response, coupled with the CAD exclusive I.N.R. shockmount make the ICM417 an extremely high quality percussion microphone as well.

KBM412
The KBM412 is a large diameter, Neodymium dynamic microphone, specifically designed for bass drum and other low frequency sources. Packaged… read more in a rugged die-cast body with a hardened external screen providing additional protection from incidental striking. The KBM412 was designed to provide extended low-end frequency response, along with high SPL handling capability. The KBM412 delivers exceptional performance as a kick and large tom microphone and will deliver excellent performance when used to mic bass and large diameter percussive instruments and other similar applications.

Specs

TSM 411
Generating Element: Neodymium Dynamic

Polar Pattern: Supercardioid

Frequency Response: 50 Hz - 15 kHz

Sensitivity: -74 dB 0dB=1V/uBar @ 1 kHz 2 mV / PA

Impedance: 300 Ohms +/- 30% @ 1 kHz

Housing: Die Cast Zinc Alloy

Finish: "Titanium Gray"

ICM417
Generating Element: Electret condenser (Phantom Powered)

Polar Pattern: Unidirectional (Cardioid)

Frequency Response: 40 Hz - 20 kHz

Output Level:
- Power Level: -37 dB (0 dB = 1 mW per 10 microbars)
- Open Circuit Voltage: -57 dB (0 dB = 1 volt per microbar) 14 mV/Pascal

Impedance: Low (250 ohms nominal)

Dynamic Range: 104 dB

Equivalent Noise Level: Less than 26 dB, A-weighted

Maximum SPL: 130 dB (1% THD, open circuit)

Supply Voltage: 9 - 52 Vdc, positive pins 2 & 3 reverse polarity protected

Current Required: Less than 5 mA over operating voltage range

Phasing: Positive pressure on diaphragm generates a positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3

KBM412
Generating Element: Neodymium Dynamic

Polar Pattern: Unidirectional (Cardioid)

Frequency Response: 25Hz - 15 kHz

Sensitivity: -85 dB 0dB=1V/uBar @ 1 kHz 0.56 mV / PA

Impedance: 150 Ohms +/- 30% @ 1 kHz

Housing: Die Cast Zinc Alloy

Finish: "Titanium Gray" housing with black grille screen

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-762-9266

Reviews

(39 ratings)

Submitted August 24, 2010 by a customer from siliconaudio.co.nz

"Surprisingly good performance for budget drum mics."

Overall:

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Overall, I can see no reason to ever replace these mics. They punch above their weight and perform very well as a dynamic mic with a good tight polar pattern and pretty good tone. Sure, I'd rather have Sennheiser MD421 on my toms, but unless I was planning to spend some serious money, these things will do the job for years to come. Even if I get every studio mic in my wish-list, I would hold on to these for live sound and replace them if I lost them.

Sound
The kit I have includes the snare/tom and kick dynamic mics, not the electret overheads. I have found the TSM411 to have a really contemporary sound on snare. I have Shure SM57's but actually prefer the sound of the TSM411 on tight tuned-up snares. Sounds awesome on wood-shell snares. I have no complaints using the mics on toms either, I just feel it is particularly flattering for the snare. The KBM412 is pretty good on kick, but I also love this mic on a bass cabinet - it shines in this role. Even if you don't use this kit on your drum kit, trust me, you will like this mic on bass. The response plot for this kick mic shows a huge midrange scoop. Looking at it, I thought I'd hate the sound of this mic, but it actually works and requires less EQ than a flatter mic might.

Features
The clips that ship with these mics are OK, but not stellar. The clips are the same on the smaller TSM411 and the much larger KBM412. The latter is a much heavier mic and… read more the clip struggles to hold it at your desired angle - you need to really tighten the screws to stop it sagging. Also, the collars on these clips don't grip all that tight, so you may notice the tom/snare mics slowly slip out of the collar. I haven't had a mic fall out of the clip yet, but have noticed some slippage.

Ease of Use
Not much to say here - point the mics where you want them and off you go. The pattern is hyper-cardioid and these mics do a remarkable job at rejecting off-axis sound. So from an ease of use perspective, these things are great.

Quality
Fit & finish on these things is great. I've not had a failure in about 2 & 1/2 years and that's after a few drummers have nailed these things with big heavy lumps of hickory! One small thing that may be a slight issue as these things age is that the internal rubberised capsule mount tends to lean a little to one side if they've been stored for a while. This is not bad enough to actually make the capsule touch the outer shell of the mic, but who knows in 10 years? I store them in the case so that the mics either stand on their heads or their bottoms to prevent this issue from causing any problems. This seems very minor and chances are this wouldn't be a problem anyway.

Value
For the dollars paid, the value cannot be beaten. I bought these mics as a stop-gap a few years ago with the idea of replacing them with higher-end mics. I now have a number of higher-end mics, but these are still getting used a lot, which speaks to the value these mics are.

Manufacturer Support
I've never had to deal with CAD tech support, but I hear from people that have that they're great.

The Wow Factor
Regarding aesthetics, I have to be honest, these aren't pretty mics. I don't particulary care for the colour at all. I would have preferred black or dark charcoal. These things look kinda ugly, but hey, they sound great.

Musical Background:
Active musician & private recording engineer.

Musical Style:
Indie/Rock

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