Sontronics STDM1B – Cardioid Condenser Microphone for Kick Drum

The Sontronics DM-1B is an end-fire cardioid condenser microphone designed to capture the attack and resonance of a kick drum. Its pre-EQ'd response is tuned for kick drums, bass guitar cabinets and bass instruments, with recommended applications including trombone, tenor saxophone and double bass.

A 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response captures a broad range of sound, while the switchable -15 dB pad allows a maximum SPL of 155 dB when engaged. The microphone has 10 mV/Pa sensitivity and a 14 dB A-weighted equivalent noise level. DM-1B connects through a 3-pin XLR output and requires 48 V phantom power.

• End-fire cardioid condenser microphone designed for kick drum and bass instruments


• Pre-EQ'd response captures kick-drum attack and resonance


• Recommended for kick drum, bass cabinets, trombone, tenor saxophone and double bass


• Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz


• Pad settings: 0 dB and -15 dB


• Maximum SPL: 155 dB with the -15 dB pad engaged, at 0.5% THD, 1 kHz


• Sensitivity: 10 mV/Pa; equivalent noise level: 14 dB (A-weighted)


• 3-pin XLR connector; 48 V phantom power required

• End-fire cardioid condenser microphone designed for kick drum and bass instruments
• Pre-EQ'd response captures kick-drum attack and resonance
• Recommended for kick drum, bass cabinets, trombone, tenor saxophone and double bass
• Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Pad settings: 0 dB and -15 dB
• Maximum SPL: 155 dB with the -15 dB pad engaged, at 0.5% THD, 1 kHz
• Sensitivity: 10 mV/Pa; equivalent noise level: 14 dB (A-weighted)
• 3-pin XLR connector; 48 V phantom power required