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Kick your drum recordings up a few notches with the Audix KSCOMBO Kick and Snare Combo Microphone Pack. This 2-piece microphone bundle comprises two Audix microphones: the D6 bass drum microphone and the i5 instrument microphone for your snare drum. The D6 has a specially-voiced frequency response and VLM diaphragm to deliver a fast, responsive sound that punches cleanly through the mix. Meanwhile, the i5 absolutely shines on snare drums. It’s well respected here at Sweetwater for its distortion-free response at every dynamic level. Together, the microphones in the KSCOMBO provide a solid foundation for any drummer’s microphone setup. Just add tom mics, overheads, and room mics as your kit expands, and the mics in the KSCOMBO will serve you well for years.





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D6: Dynamite on kick drums





The Audix D6 is tailor-made to capture the weighty punch of any kick drum. It has a low-mass diaphragm for near-instantaneous reaction to the beater. The 30Hz-15kHz frequency response features pleasing bumps at 60Hz, 4-5K, and 10-12K to help it push through a mix. Best of all, the D6 is incredibly forgiving. It doesn’t depend on finding the sweet spot of the drum. Instead, its VLM (Very Low Mass) diaphragm technology helps the D6 capture the true character of your kick drum in just about any mic location.





i5: Inspiring snare sounds in any environment





Throw the i5 on your snare drum, and it’ll capture a stellar tone. It has a cardioid polar pattern to keep the hi-hat from bleeding into the signal. The cardioid pickup pattern also rejects other off-axis noise around it ? a massive plus when you’re playing live. This dynamic microphone effortlessly handles high SPLs, so you can put it on any snare drum and expect distortion-free results every time. The flat cap design and bulletproof durability make it a no-brainer for touring acts.





Audix KSCOMBO Kick and Snare Combo Microphone Pack Features:


Easy solution for miking-up your kick and snare drums


Includes: 1 D6 for kick, 1 i5 for snare, and 1 DVICE rim-mount mic clip


Excels in both live and studio applications


Rock-solid housings stand up to punishment