DPA DSK4001 Studio Microphone Kit

Product overview

The DPA DSK4001 Studio Microphone Kit is a medium-sized kit of DPA recording microphones for vocals, close miking instruments and spot miking instrument groups.

It is perfect for a small recording studio or for boosting an existing studio: a d:facto 4018VL vocal microphone, five 4099 CORE+ instrument microphones in Loud and Extreme SPL versions, the 4055 kick drum microphone, a 2012 compact cardioid and an ST4011A matched stereo pair of cardioid pencil microphones.

A wide variety of clips and holders comes with it, so it suits recording bands, vocals and much more. Open the carry case and the studio microphones needed to get started are in one convenient package.

Key features

• Vocal: d:facto 4018VL linear supercardioid
• Instruments: two 4099 CORE+ Loud SPL, three Extreme SPL
• 4055 kick drum microphone
• 2012 compact cardioid
• ST4011A cardioid stereo pair, matched within ±1 dB
• Clips for drum, piano, cello, violin and guitar
• DAD9001 XLR adapters and MicroLock extension cables
• Pencil holders and foam windscreens

Made for

• Small recording studios
• Boosting an existing studio
• Recording bands
• Recording vocals and instruments

In the box

Contents as listed by DPA for the current version of this kit (DSK4002).

• 2 x 4099-DP-1 CORE+ instrument microphone, Loud SPL
• 3 x 4099-DP-2 CORE+ instrument microphone, Extreme SPL
• 1 x d:facto 4018VL linear vocal supercardioid microphone
• 1 x 4055 kick drum microphone
• 1 x 2012 compact cardioid microphone
• 1 x ST4011A cardioid stereo pair, matched within ±1 dB
• 5 x DAD9001 MicroLock to 3-pin XLR adapter
• 2 x CM1618B90 MicroLock extension cable, 1.6 mm, 1.8 m
• 3 x CM2218B90 MicroLock extension cable, 2.2 mm, 1.8 m
• 5 x UA0961 microphone holder for pencil microphones
• 1 x C-CLIP microphone clip for cello
• 4 x D-CLIP microphone clip for drum
• 1 x CM-CLIP clamp mount microphone clip
• 1 x MS-CLIP microphone stand clip, 3/8" and 5/8" thread
• 2 x P-CLIP microphone clip for piano
• 1 x VC4099 clip for violin
• 1 x GC4099 clip for guitar
• 1 x DUA0020 foam windscreen, Ø 19 mm, 56 mm
• 2 x UA0896 foam windscreen, Ø 19 mm, 92 mm

DPA DSK4001: frequently asked questions

What is the DSK4001 for?

Recording vocals, close miking instruments and spot miking instrument groups, in a small studio or to boost an existing one.

Which microphones are included?

A d:facto 4018VL vocal microphone, five 4099 CORE+ instrument microphones, the 4055 kick drum microphone, a 2012 compact cardioid and an ST4011A matched stereo pair.

How closely is the stereo pair matched?

The ST4011A cardioid pair is matched within ±1 dB on frequency response and sensitivity.

How are the 4099 microphones connected?

With the MicroLock extension cables and the five DAD9001 MicroLock to 3-pin XLR adapters in the kit.

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 DSK4002.

Where can I buy the DPA DSK4001 in India?

The DPA DSK4001 is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Vocals

Engineers recording singers and voice.

Connections

Setup

1. Set the 4018VL on a stand.
2. Connect by XLR and set the gain.
3. Record.

Tip: The 4018VL is a linear supercardioid.

Workflow 2: Drums

Engineers recording a drum kit.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the 4055 at the kick drum.
2. Clip the Extreme SPL 4099 microphones to the drums.
3. Connect through the DAD9001 adapters.

Tip: Four drum clips are included.

Workflow 3: Strings and guitar

Engineers close miking acoustic instruments.

Connections

Setup

1. Fit the clip for the instrument.
2. Aim the gooseneck.
3. Connect and set the gain.

Tip: Loud SPL versions suit most acoustic instruments.

Workflow 4: Piano

Engineers recording piano.

Connections

Setup

1. Attach two P-CLIPs inside the piano.
2. Position the microphones.
3. Connect and balance the pair.

Tip: Two piano clips are included.

Workflow 5: Stereo spot miking

Engineers covering instrument groups.

Connections

Setup

1. Mount the matched pair in the holders.
2. Aim at the instrument group.
3. Set equal gain.

Tip: Matched within ±1 dB.

Workflow 6: Band recording

Small studios recording full bands.

Connections

Setup

1. Assign the 4055 and 4099s to drums, the 2012 and ST4011A to instruments and room, the 4018VL to vocals.
2. Connect and set levels.
3. Record.

Tip: Foam windscreens are included for pencil microphones.