AUDIX DP7 Drum Microphone Pack FROM £999

Audix is an American mic-maker with 35 years of experience. It offers a wide range of mics for both studio and live applications, including several specially selected packs for drum mic’ing. Aside from the ubiquitous AKG D112 kick-drum mic (and its antecedents), the concept of mics tailored for specific duties is relatively novel.

The DP7 pack comprises seven mics, designed to cater for all your needs when recording a five-piece drum kit. The pack contains bespoke mics for kick, snare, two rack toms, floor tom and a pair of stereo overheads. Housed in a sturdy flightcase with individual mic compartments, the set includes all the clips for mounting on stands or drum rims, plus a pair of windshields for the overhead mics. The mics