Earthworks DK7 User manual - page 17
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Using the KickPad™
T
he KickPad is a passive signal processor that requires no phantom power and
will not interfere with the phantom power for your microphone. It can be inserted
directly into the XLR connector on the microphone, or somewhere in the mic cable
you to get the nice fat bottom end in addition to hearing more of the snap of the
beater from the rear head. We suggest that you experiment with placement of the
SR20LS using the suggested guidelines in Figures 17 to obtain the best results.
Again, the highest velocity air from the hole is close to the hole at the front head,
or slightly inside the hole. Figure 17-A, 17-B & 17-C show
where not to place the
kickdrum microphone. Figure 17-D & E show our suggestions for best results in
placing the SR20LS inside the hole on the front drum head. With the microphone
inside the drum (Figure 17-D) it should not matter whether the microphone is
parallel or at an angle to the beater head. If you do get some pops, then place the
enclosed foam windscreen on the kickdrum mic.
Figure 17-A, Incorrect
Placement of SR20LS at
Hole in Front Drum Head
A
Figure 17-B & C Incorrect Placement of SR20LS at Hole in Front Drum Head
B
C
Figure 17 D & E “Correct Placement” of SR20LS at Hole in Front Drum Head
A - mic tip approx 6” inside and B - mic tip approx half-way inside kickdrum
D
E