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DPA Microphones 4055
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Description

Puts you in charge of the sound

  • Picks up the clear, true sound of the kick drum
  • Flat frequency response so you can shape the sound your way
  • Built tough to withstand rough use on the live stage
  • Asymmetric design for easy placement inside or outside

Designed to kick the bass to the next level, the 4055 takes the traditional concept of a kick drum mic and turns it on its head - no more pre-tailored sound - now you can take sound design back into your own hands.

What makes the 4055 stand out from the competition is that it delivers the renowned DPA sound, clarity and linear frequency response, both on axis and off axis. Its low frequency response and dynamics are superb and result in a tight, natural, well-defined sound - the best low-end with detailed mids and highs.

The 4055 is one of the only kick drum mics that is not sonically pre-tailored to fit a traditional sound in a specific genre. Its performance allows a professional sound designer to create the exact sound s/he is listening for - regardless of the music genre. Want more attack? Slide the 4055 into the bass drum and point it directly at the beater. For a super-low-end sound, place the 4055 at the hole, just on the outside of the front head. Here, the level of sub and lows are represented the most.

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DPA releases Its First-Ever Kick Drum Microphone

DPA releases 4055 Kick Drum Microphone, the first low drum microphone ever released by the company. The 4055 features a max SPL of 164 dB, 20 - 20kHz frequency range, Pre-Polarized Condenser cartridge type and open cardioid directional pattern. Professional Solution Captures the True Sound of the Drum from Inside and Out ALLEROED, DENMARK, JUNE 1,...

Expanding my mic kit for live and recording

...from me too, on occasion. I've hired them an RE 20 and Beta 56A in the past. Also, they've got the DPA 4055 kick mic on loan and asked would I like to try it out - well, yes I would, in fact! That's an interesting mic to me, a large format dynamic for kick...

Expanding my mic kit for live and recording

...not just the overhead mics. In the Feb 24 clip with the DPA 2015 the bass drum mic is a DPA 4055, and last night I was using an MK-101 (cardioid) on bass drum. I'm actually really happy with how that sounded, it seems about right for this style of music. It has a...

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