Avantone CDMK-7 Drum Mic Kit – No Longer Available

These rugged, elegantly designed drum microphones excel in live sound as well as in the recording studio.

Manufactured using the finest materials yielding a very solid feel, superb structural integrity and rugged reliability.

Avantone CDMK-7 Drum Mic Kit Includes:

• One AMK "MONDO" kick microphone
• One ADM snare drum microphone
• Three ATOM tom microphones
• Two CK-1 cardioid condenser microphones
• Two SSM shockmounts for CK-1 mics
• Four PK-1 Pro-Klamp drum rim mic mounts
• Padded aluminum road case

The CK-1 has a Low Frequency cutoff switch and –10dB attenuation switch for versatile tone shaping & signal control. It accurately captures the delicate nuances of the cymbals while rejecting sounds from interfering sources away from the kit.

The AMK “ MONDO ” kick mic is aggressively voiced to provide a huge low end while accentuating the upper percussive attack frequencies.  Most engineers will find that very little (if any) EQ is required to achieve satisfying results.

The ATOM tom mic is custom voiced to yield a fat, big sound that often requires no EQ at all!  Because of the special voicing on the ATOM it also is fantastic on djembe, large congas, and bass amp cabinets.

The ADM snare mic is voiced to follow the familiar sound of industry standard snare mics, but we engineered a better low end and smoother top end with no plastic, which breaks easily.  

The included Pro-Klamp drum rim mic mounts are superb in allowing a confidant positioning of the mic while inhibiting the transfer of unwanted vibrations up into the mic. This isolation allows for professional results without the need for tripod/boom stands.  While it was designed to withstand the rigors of live stage gigging, it is the first drum rim mic mount that will reliably work in a pro-studio situation.  This makes the engineers’ job easier and insures that the mics will stay in place where he positions them.

The SSM shock mounts are as rugged as you can find and allow a superb decoupling of the CK-1 mics from unwanted low-frequency transfers and rumble.  This feature, coupled with the use of the Pro-Klamps results in a much tighter, less muddy sound than other brands of drum mic kits.