Audix DP Quad

A pack designed to capture a complete kit with a proven setup

The DP QUAD is designed to address a simple reality: a drum kit sounds "big" when the rhythmic foundation (kick/snare) and the space (cymbals/toms) are properly balanced via a pair of overheads. This pack therefore brings together four complementary microphones, organized around a clear and quick-to-deploy recording method.

The advantage is coherence: you save time during setup, simplify your patch management, and achieve a homogeneous capture, ideal for building a clean mix without multiplying microphones. Whether you are rehearsing, performing live, working in a home studio, or a project studio, the DP QUAD aims for efficiency without locking you into a complex routing.

For which drummers, sound engineers, and situations is this pack ideal?

The Audix DP QUAD pack is aimed at those who want to amplify or record a complete kit with a controlled number of microphones. It suits both the drummer who wants to quickly retrieve their sound from one gig to another and the sound engineer looking for a reliable setup for the stage.

In concert, this configuration allows for an immediate reading of the kit: the kick drum and snare remain well present in the mix, while the overheads ensure cymbal brightness and overall coherence. In recording, you benefit from a solid foundation to shape your sound with EQ and compression, while maintaining natural dynamics.

An "overheads + kick + snare" configuration that is effective, fast, and musical

Two overheads for space, cymbals, and drum balance

The DP QUAD relies on a pair of overhead microphones to capture the drum kit as a complete instrument. The principle is simple: the left overhead mic covers the hi-hat, cymbals, and rack toms, while the right overhead mic handles the floor tom and ride cymbal. The result: a clearer stereo image and a kit that breathes, without having to mic every element.

Depending on your style, you can bring the overheads closer for more attack (rock, pop) or spread them apart for more breadth (indie, modern jazz). This approach also offers an excellent base if you later want to complement with tom microphones: the overheads will remain the "glue" of the kit.

Kick drum and snare: the foundation and impact at the center of the mix

The kick drum and snare are the two elements that structure most modern mixes. With a dedicated microphone for each piece, you get the essential punch and better separation in the mix, whether on a front-of-house console, monitors, or in a multitrack recording session.

The kick mic helps lay down a clear, percussive foundation, while the snare mic highlights attack, presence, and "crack." Together, they provide the precision that allows the drums to remain audible in a band, even with dense guitars or wide keyboards.

Aluminum case: a pack ready to keep up with your pace

For mobile musicians and technicians, transport is a real concern. The DP QUAD comes with a durable aluminum transport case designed to protect the whole set while keeping the components organized. The included clips and accessories facilitate setup and contribute to quick deployment, especially useful when stage changes follow one another.

Technical specifications

Category	instrument microphone	Capsule	dynamic / static
Directivity	cardioid	Color	Black

Drum microphone pack	Audix DP QUAD	Right overhead	captures floor tom and ride cymbal
1x kick drum mic	Audix D6	Snare mic	reinforces attack and presence
1x snare mic	Audix i5	Kick mic	reinforces impact and rhythmic foundation
2x overhead mics	Audix ADX 51 (pair)	Packaging	durable aluminum case for microphones, clips, and accessories
Left overhead	coverage of hi-hat, cymbals, and rack toms