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Description
Elevate your low-end sound capture with the Sontronics DM-1B, a large-diaphragm condenser microphone meticulously crafted for bass-heavy instruments. Whether you're miking a kick drum, bass cabinet, or low brass and woodwind instruments, this mic captures rich detail and vibrant bottom end. The DM-1B features a cardioid polar pattern that hones in on your source while minimizing background noise, ensuring your recordings are clear and focused.
With its robust design, the DM-1B can handle SPLs up to 155 dB, thanks to its integrated -15 dB pad switch. This allows you to place the mic right up against high-SPL sources without distortion. The microphone's frequency range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz ensures you capture every nuance of your performance, from the deepest lows to the crispiest highs.
Requiring 48V phantom power, the DM-1B is equipped with a standard XLR connector, making it compatible with a wide range of recording setups. It's housed in a durable aluminum case, providing secure transport and storage, whether you're heading to a gig or setting up in the studio. This microphone is not just a tool—it's a bridge to capturing the true essence of your music.
Key Features:
- Large-diaphragm condenser microphone
- Specially designed for kick drums, bass cabinets, and low brass/woodwinds
- Cardioid polar pattern for focused audio capture
- Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- SPL handling up to 155 dB (with -15 dB pad)
- Requires 48V phantom power
- Comes with an aluminum flight case for secure transportation
Product specs
| Available since | March 2011 |
| Tube | No |
| Switchable Polar Pattern | No |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Cardioid | Yes |
| Figure-8 | No |
| Low Cut | No |
| Pad | Yes |
| shockmount included | No |
| USB Microphone | No |
FAQs
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What is the primary application of the Sontronics DM-1B microphone?
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The Sontronics DM-1B is designed specifically for recording kick drums and bass instruments, providing clear and powerful low-frequency capture ideal for studio use.
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What polar pattern does the Sontronics DM-1B feature?
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The Sontronics DM-1B features a cardioid polar pattern, which focuses on capturing sound from the front while minimizing ambient noise from the sides and rear.
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Does the Sontronics DM-1B come with a built-in pad switch?
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Yes, the Sontronics DM-1B includes a pad switch, allowing it to handle high sound pressure levels without distortion, making it suitable for loud sound sources like kick drums.
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Is the Sontronics DM-1B suitable for live performances?
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While primarily designed for studio recording, the Sontronics DM-1B can be used in live settings for kick drums and bass instruments, though it may require careful handling due to its condenser design.
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Does the Sontronics DM-1B require an external shockmount?
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Yes, the Sontronics DM-1B does not include a shockmount, so an external one is recommended to reduce vibrations and handling noise during recording.
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Featured on Sontronic's official "Famous Users" page.
"Sontronics was recommended to me by Alan Moulder who had just been working with Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age). I tried the DELTA and SIGMA and fell in love straight away. To be able to get clarity and depth so close to the amp was amazing!
"The whole thing about Sontronics is that immediacy of things sounding great without having to do anything. The ORPHEUS has such a great bite to it and all the Sontronics mics seem to have a great natural compression without losing any clarity or detail.
"There is only praise to add about value for money, amazing customer support and the knowledge that Trevor [Sontronics MD and mic designer] cares about every aspect of the mics: the sound quality, build quality, design... and I love his ability to be as caring with the everyday consumer as he is with us professionals. And the mics look amazing!
"I use the mics all the time, be it with Editors, Orbital, Karima Francis, Foals or anyone else. The mics were used on PJ Harvey's Mercury Prize-winning album Let England Shake mainly DELTA, SIGMA, ORPHEUS and HELIOS. We used DELTAs on amps; ORPHEUSs on Polly and John's vocals, brass and ambience. ORPHEUS was our go-to mic for anything and everything: voices, snare drums, acoustic guitars, autoharp, ambience and piano. For Polly's latest album The Hope Six Demolition Project we also added an ARIA for vocals… she won't record her voice with anything else now!
"Both of those albums were the sound of Sontronics, firstly because they were used on so many sources but also, more importantly, because every time we put up a Sontronics mic it gave us what we wanted: clarity, character, purity and openness. The whole album was recorded flat, which is a tribute to engineer Rob Kirwan but also to the Sontronics mics!"
"I have DELTAs, SIGMAs, HALOs, a SATURN, ARIA, ORPHEUS, ARIA and DM-1B, and they all have that immediacy of things sounding great without having to do anything!"
Featured on Sontronics' official "Famous Users" page.
"Sontronics mics were suggested to me by my friend Mike 'Fish' Herring who's a big fan of your guitar mics. On his recommendation I bought the drum mics – DM-1B on kick, DM-1S on snare, DM-1Ts on my toms – and a pair of ORPHEUS as overheads for the cymbals. My first impression was that they sounded great, right out of the box, with no need to add any EQ. They truly captured what my drums sounded like in the room without any need for enhancement. Not to mention the fact that they look very sharp as well! Everyone who visits my studio comments on them first thing.
"So far I have used the mics for recording projects with The Offspring and Operation MD, as well as for recording instructional videos for my drum lesson website www.drumbunker.com
"The results have been amazing. I'm recording in a fairly small room and these mics capture the sound of the drums with all the punch and clarity that I need. The detail of the close mics is incredible and the ORPHEUS condensers capture the scope of the entire kit perfectly.
"The design is really great. They've taken a few direct hits from my sticks without any problems and their size makes it very convenient to place them anywhere I need to. They came packed securely and the wooden boxes for ORPHEUS and flightcase for DM-1B were a nice touch. The customer support is outstanding – they're a great company. I am always interested in what they will come up with next! The drum package has been simply outstanding."
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