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The ATM250DE dual-element instrument microphone features cardioid condenser and hypercardioid dynamic capsules combined in a single housing. Audio-Technica’s innovative use of two polar patterns is ideal for kick drum: the hypercardioid dynamic element focuses tightly on the aggressive attack of the beater, while the condenser captures the round tonalities of the shell. The elements are positioned in a perfect phase relationship, something practically impossible to achieve with two separate microphones. Includes a professional isolation clamp to provide secure mounting, versatile positioning and effective dampening of unwanted mechanical noise.
...these days almost any console has a much higher impedance than they want to see. - a dual-element mic like an ATM250DE, AE2500 or similar (though AFAIK, the other brands' equivalents are much more tone-shaped for kick), so I can blend the dynamic and condenser elements or choose between them - probably a Beyer M160, and...
...etc. IEM for all musicians, only couple emergency wedges spec'd in tech rider, even though they've never been needed. Kick Dyn: ATM250DE Kick Con: ATM250DE** Snare Top: SM57 Snare Btm: M201TG Rack Tom: M88TG Floor Tom: M88TG Hi-Hat: MC930 OH Hat: MC930 Oh Ride: MC930 Bass: Avalon U5 E.Gtr: SM57 AC: Fishman DI Kb L: Radial JDI Duplex Kb R: Radial JDI Duplex Lvoc Male: V7 Bvoc Female: V7 Bvoc Male:...
The jury's still out, I just got it. For a flattish kick mic I have the ATM250DE and for a shaped one I've had a bunch, now an e902. For some sounds it's ok, but somehow it completely lacks the midrange smack. In my experience that's characteristic to most of the Sennheiser evolution series....
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