Description
Capture incredible detail from drums with these condenser microphones for toms.
The Sontronics DM-1T are your passport to drum sound perfection, guaranteeing incredible and unmatchable results from your snare and toms, whether you’re in the studio, at home or on the road.
These mics will capture all the unmistakable characteristics of your drums, from the crack of the initial hit right through to the boomy resonance of your lowest tom tom.Â
They also sound superb on other percussion instruments such as cajón, djembe, bongos, tabla, congas and more.
Both mics feature a -10dB pad switch, making them capable of withstanding an impressive 135dB SPL, enough to cope with even the most heavy of hitters!
FEATURES
Key Features
- Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone: Specifically engineered to capture the full, resonant sound of tom drums with precision.
- Cardioid Polar Pattern: Provides focused sound capture, isolating the toms from other drums and reducing bleed.
- Tailored Frequency Response: Optimised to enhance the natural depth and warmth of toms, ensuring they sit perfectly in the mix.
- High-SPL Capability: Designed to handle the high sound pressure levels typical of tom drums without distortion.
- Rugged Construction: Built to endure the demands of both studio recording and live performances, offering long-term durability.
- Compact Design: Easily fits into tight drum setups, allowing for precise positioning without getting in the drummer’s way.
- Versatile Mounting Options: Compatible with various mounting hardware, providing flexibility in positioning and angle for optimal sound capture.
- Low Handling Noise: Engineered to minimise handling noise, ensuring clean recordings even during dynamic performances.
- Excellent Transient Response: Captures the quick, sharp transients of tom hits, preserving the dynamic impact of your drumming.
- Professional Choice: Favoured by drummers and engineers for its ability to deliver a consistent, high-quality tom sound in any recording or live scenario.
IDEAL FOR
The DM-1T is perfect for:
- Toms
- Drums
- Percussion
TECH SPECS
Technical Specifications
- Microphone type: Small-diaphragm condenser for snare and percussion
- Polar pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency response: 30Hz to 20kHz
- Pad: 0dB, -10dB
- Sensitivity: (0dB = 1V/Pa @ 1kHz) 8mV/Pa -42dB ±2dB
- Impedance: ≤200 Ohms
- Max. SPL.: (for 0.5% THD @ 1kHz) 135dB (with -10dB pad switched on)
- Equivalent noise level: 14dB (A-weighted)
- Connector: 3-pin XLR
- Power: Phantom power +48V required
- Product weight: 0.1 kg
- Packaged weight: 0.23 kg
- Product dimensions: 91 x 22 x 22mm
- Packaged dimensions: 140 140 x 70mm
Frequency Response
WHAT’S INCLUDED
What’s in the Box?
- DM-1T Microphone
- Mic clip
