DPA DRK4001 Ultimate Recording Microphone Kit

Product overview

The DPA DRK4001 Ultimate Recording Microphone Kit is DPA's flagship microphone bundle: three full layers holding more than 25 professional DPA condenser microphones and close to 100 functional accessories for miking a full-service recording studio.

The microphones cover matched stereo pairs of 4006A omnis, 4011A cardioids, 4015A wide cardioids, 4041-SP large diaphragm omnis and 4018ER supercardioids, selected pairs of 2015 and 2012 compact microphones, the 4055 kick drum microphone, a 2028 vocal microphone, two d:facto vocal capsules and ten 4099 CORE+ instrument microphones in Loud and Extreme SPL versions.

Thanks to the modularity of the pencil microphones, a capsule can be used on any A, C or E preamplifier, and the accessories turn the kit into gooseneck, vocal, stereo and clip-on setups: shock mounts, holders, grids, a premium stereo boom, an XY/ORTF holder, APE50RS acoustic pressure equalizers and clips for drums, piano, strings, guitar, sax and trumpet.

Key features

• 25+ professional DPA condenser microphones and close to 100 accessories
• Matched stereo pairs: 4006A, 4011A, 4015A, 4041-SP, 4018ER
• Selected stereo pairs: 2015 and 2012
• Ten 4099 CORE+ instrument microphones, Loud and Extreme SPL
• 4055 kick drum microphone and 2028 vocal microphone
• d:facto vocal capsules MMC4018V and MMC4018VL with handle and grid
• Modular pencil microphones: any capsule on any A/C/E preamplifier
• Stereo boom, XY/ORTF holder, APE50RS and grids for stereo recording
• Three full layers in a protective hard case

Made for

• Full-service recording studios
• Stereo and ensemble recording with matched pairs
• Vocals, drums and instruments
• Close miking with 4099 clip-on microphones

In the box

Contents as listed by DPA for the current version of this kit (DRK4002).

• 2 x 4006A omnidirectional (matched stereo pair)
• 2 x 4011A cardioid (matched stereo pair)
• 2 x 4015A wide cardioid (matched stereo pair)
• 2 x 4041-SP large diaphragm omnidirectional (matched stereo pair)
• 2 x 2015 wide cardioid (selected stereo pair)
• 2 x 2012 compact cardioid (selected stereo pair)
• 2 x 4018ER supercardioid (matched stereo pair)
• 1 x 4055 kick drum microphone
• 1 x MMC4018V supercardioid capsule, linear with high-end boost
• 1 x MMC4018VL supercardioid capsule, linear
• 1 x 2028-B-B01 vocal microphone
• 4 x 4099-DP-1 CORE+ instrument microphone, Loud SPL
• 6 x 4099-DP-2 CORE+ instrument microphone, Extreme SPL
• 2 x MC4001 clip for MMP-E
• 2 x GSM4000 gooseneck shock mount
• 2 x CSM4000 compact shock mount
• 1 x FAADPA2B handle for d:facto vocal microphone (XLR)
• 1 x DUA0710 microphone grid for d:facto vocal microphone
• 1 x UA0837 premium stereo boom
• 1 x DYS0917 5/8" thread part of premium stereo boom
• 13 x UA0961 microphone holder for pencil microphones
• 2 x DUA0099 APE50RS Acoustic Pressure Equalizer, 50 mm ball
• 2 x GM1500 gooseneck mount
• 6 x UA0896 foam windscreen for pencil microphone, Ø 19 mm, 92 mm
• 4 x DUA0020 foam windscreen for pencil microphone, Ø 19 mm, 56 mm
• 2 x DDD0297U diffuse-field grid, black
• 2 x DD0254A close-miking grid, trapezoid, silver
• 2 x UA0897 shock mount
• 2 x DUA0415 microphone clip
• 1 x CXO4000 compact XY/ORTF stereo holder for pencil microphones
• 5 x D-CLIP microphone clip for drum
• 1 x C-CLIP microphone clip for cello
• 1 x B-CLIP microphone clip for bass
• 2 x MS-CLIP microphone stand clip
• 4 x CM-CLIP clamp mount microphone clip
• 1 x GC4099 clip for guitar
• 3 x P-CLIP microphone clip for piano
• 2 x STC4099 clip for sax and trumpet
• 2 x U-CLIP universal microphone clip
• 3 x VC4099 clip for violin
• 4 x CM1618B90 MicroLock extension cable, 1.6 mm, 1.8 m
• 10 x CM2218B90 MicroLock extension cable, 2.2 mm, 1.8 m
• 1 x G-EXTENSION MicroLock gooseneck extension, 80 mm
• 4 x DAD9099 MicroLock to XLR adapter with low cut
• 8 x DAD9001 MicroLock to 3-pin XLR adapter with belt clip
• 2 x XLR-MOUNT
• 6 x Lav pouch
• 1 x Protective hard case

DPA DRK4001: frequently asked questions

What does the DRK4001 contain?

More than 25 professional DPA condenser microphones and close to 100 functional accessories in three layers of a protective hard case. The full list is in the box section.

Can the pencil microphones change capsules?

Yes. Due to the modularity of the pencil microphones, the capsule can be used on any A, C or E preamplifier.

How do I build a vocal microphone from the kit?

Combine the FAADPA2B handle with the MMC4018V (high-end boost) or MMC4018VL (linear) capsule and the DUA0710 grid.

How do I make a gooseneck microphone?

Any pencil microphone capsule with an MMP-ER preamp, the GSM4000 gooseneck shock mount and any 4099 instrument clip.

Which clips are in the kit?

Clips for drum, cello, bass, guitar, piano, violin, sax and trumpet, plus clamp mount, stand and universal clips. The P-CLIP is magnetised for metal surfaces; the U-CLIP is a hook-and-loop strap for a wide range of instruments.

Are the contents the same as DPA's current kit?

The contents listed here are those DPA lists for the current version of the kit, the DRK4002.

Where can I buy the DPA DRK4001 in India?

The DPA DRK4001 is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Stereo pair on the stereo boom

Engineers recording ensembles and rooms in stereo.

Connections

Setup

1. Choose the matched pair for the room and source.
2. Mount both on the stereo boom with pencil holders.
3. Connect and set equal gain.

Tip: Matched pairs keep the stereo image stable.

Workflow 2: XY or ORTF

Engineers recording coincident or near-coincident stereo.

Connections

Setup

1. Fit both microphones in the CXO4000.
2. Set the XY or ORTF arrangement.
3. Aim at the source and set the gain.

Tip: The 2012 and 2015 selected pairs also fit pencil holders.

Workflow 3: Vocal microphone

Engineers recording vocals.

Connections

Setup

1. Screw the capsule on to the handle.
2. Fit the DUA0710 grid.
3. Connect and set the gain.

Tip: MMC4018V has a high-end boost, MMC4018VL is linear.

Workflow 4: Pencil to gooseneck

Engineers needing a gooseneck solution.

Connections

Setup

1. Fit a pencil capsule on an MMP-ER preamp.
2. Mount it in the GSM4000 gooseneck shock mount.
3. Attach a 4099 instrument clip.

Tip: Capsules work on any A, C or E preamplifier.

Workflow 5: Drums

Engineers miking a drum kit.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the 4055 at the kick drum.
2. Clip the 4099 Extreme SPL microphones to the drums.
3. Connect through the XLR adapters with P48.

Tip: The DAD9099 adds a low cut.

Workflow 6: Acoustic instruments

Engineers close miking strings, guitar, piano and wind instruments.

Connections

Setup

1. Fit the clip for the instrument: violin, cello, bass, guitar, sax/trumpet or piano.
2. Aim the gooseneck at the source.
3. Connect and set the gain.

Tip: The P-CLIP is magnetised and can be used on metal surfaces.