{"product_id":"sontronics-stdm1b","title":"Sontronics DM-1B - Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassy condenser microphone perfectly suited to kick drum and bass instruments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_14\"\u003eThe Sontronics DM-1B is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone originally designed for kick drum during a three-year project that also resulted in our \u003ca\u003eDM-1S\u003c\/a\u003e for snare and \u003ca\u003eDM-1T\u003c\/a\u003e for tom tom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_14\"\u003eDeveloped with the help of top producers, recording engineers and drummers, all three microphones have become tools for anyone serious about capturing that perfect drum sound, for live performance or in the studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_14\"\u003eThanks to its incredible sensitivity and its ability to handle high sound pressure levels of up to 155dB, DM-1B delivers outstanding results on kick drum, capturing all the attack, resonance and energy like nothing you’ve heard before!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_14\"\u003eDM-1B also sounds stunning when used with all kinds of bass instruments, from bass guitar cabinets and double bass to baritone sax and tuba.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_14\"\u003eThe DM-1B is an ‘end-fire’ microphone meaning its cardioid capsule faces out of the top end of the mic. To get the best possible sound from your kick drum, this end should be placed facing the front head of the drum or even pushed slightly inside the soundhole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_14\"\u003eUsing the DM-1B in a Glyn Johns-style mic set-up or using it together with DM-1S and DM-1T on snare and toms plus overhead or room mics, the DM-1B will reproduce all the energy you hear from your kick drum, wherever you are: on stage, at home or in a professional studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_14\"\u003ePositioned in front of your bass guitar cabinet or at the bell of your sax, bass clarinet or brass instrument, the DM-1B will sound sublime on all kinds of low-end sources, even male vocals too!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font_7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_14\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_14\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge-Diaphragm Condenser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specifically designed for capturing the deep, powerful tones of kick drums and bass instruments with precision and clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-SPL Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capable of handling extremely high sound pressure levels (up to 155dB), making it ideal for loud sources without distortion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTailored Frequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optimised to capture the low-end thump and punch of kick drums and bass, while maintaining clear attack and detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Constructed with durability in mind, the DM-1B is built to withstand the demands of both studio recording and live performances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Noise Floor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed with minimal self-noise, ensuring clean, professional-quality recordings with no unwanted background noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhantom Power Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires phantom power, ensuring optimal performance and signal clarity for capturing bass-heavy sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Positioning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact and easy to position inside or outside a kick drum, or close to bass amps, for the best possible sound capture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not just for kick drums—also excels at capturing other bass-rich instruments like double bass, tuba, and low brass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned 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