Audio-Technica adds drum packs to its Midnight Blues series

Expanding Audio-Technica's Midnight Blues range of musicians' stage and recording microphones, the addition of two new drum packs comes in at cost-effective price points. The MB/Dk5 drum pack consists of four Midnight Blues MB 5k snare/ tom microphones, one MB 6k kick drum microphone and four AT8665 drum mic mounts. The MB/Dk7 drum pack consists of two MB 4k overhead/ hi-hat microphones, four MB 5k snare/tom microphones, one MB 6k kick drum microphone and four AT8665 drum mic mounts. The AT8665 is a low-profile design drum rim microphone mount that saves considerable stage space, eliminating the need for conventional floor stands. The AT8665 offers flexibility for positioning the mic on the snare or toms while providing a solid and secure microphone mounting that is able to withstand even the hardest of players. Both Drum Packs are confidently backed by Audio-Technica's five-year limited warranty. The cornerstone of the MB/Dk5 drum pack is the MB 5k cardioid dynamic snare/ tom microphone, which is custom-engineered for use on snare and toms. Featuring durable all-metal construction and a low-profile percussion-style design, the MB 5k comes with a built-in adjustable stand mount. It has a frequency response of 100-12,000 Hz, sensitivity of -58 dB (I.2 mV), 500 ohm impedance and a corrosion-resistant gold-plated XLRM-type connector. The MB 6k cardioid dynamic kick microphone was specifically engineered for use on kick drum or low-frequency percussion. It employs Audio-Technica's Hi-ENERGY neodymium magnet structure for maximum output and fast transient response. Featuring rugged all-metal construction and a low-profile percussion style design, the MB 6k has a frequency response of 60-12,000 Hz, sensitivity of -59 dB (1.1 mV) and a corrosion-resistant gold-plated XLRM-type connector. The MB/Dk7 drum pack includes additional microphones for capturing cymbals. The MB 4k cardioid condenser microphones for overhead use feature a condenser design for studio-quality performance, extended response for smooth, natural sonic characteristics, rugged all-metal construction, an on/ off switch, soft-touch finish for durability and minimal mechanical noise, and battery/ phantom operation. The MB 4k has a frequency response of 80-20,000 Hz, sensitivity of -46 dB (5.0 mV), and comes with the AT8405a stand clamp, with 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter, and an integral, corrosion-resistant gold-plated XLRM-type connector. Commenting on the launch of the Midnight Blues MB/Dk5 and MB/Dk7 Drum Packs, Gary Boss, A-T US Marketing Director, stated, "Our goal was to create a high-quality, cost-effective drum miking solution. The new Midnight Blues Drum Packs offer drummers an easy way to mic their kit whether playing live or recording in the project studio."