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+20dBV) these so-called pads will typically provide no preamp input overload
protection from microphones with high output levels (see Fig. 1-A). Some out-
board preamps, mixers, consoles or computer audio interfaces have actual pads
that precede the preamplifier input. These types of pads will provide preamp input
overload protection that is needed (see Fig. 1-B). Such pads will typically provide
–10dB or –20dB attenuation. If an external XLR type mic pad is needed, Earth-
works offers a LevelPad™ which provides -20dB of attenuation and is simply
plugged into the microphone cable. The DM20’s lower output level, in most cases,
should not require an external pad when close-miking toms or snares.
Earthworks Drum Mics
The Earthworks DrumKit™ High Definition Three-Microphone Systems™ have
had great success because they pick up drum sounds with far more detail and
accuracy than conventional microphones. This improved sound quality is due to
Earthworks® advanced proprietary technologies.
Many drummers such as Jeff Campitelli with Joe Satriani, Steve Gadd, Keith
Carlock, Ronnie Vannucci, Anton Fig, Anthony King and many top FOH engi-
neers touring with major artists are using Earthworks High Definition Drum Mi-
crophones™ for overheads, toms, snare and kick drum with exceptional results.
The DM20 is a new generation of Earthworks tom and snare microphones. It
features a stable gooseneck for easy positioning that will stay in place even
when the drums are played very hard. It also can handle high acoustic sound
levels up to 150dB SPL. The Earthworks proprietary polar technology pro-
vides a stunning amount of rear rejection and a frequency response out to
80 degrees off-axis within 3dB of the on-axis response. This vastly reduces
phase cancellations, minimizes the pickup of unwanted sounds at the rear of
the microphone and provides significantly more gain before feedback for live
sound applications.
A B
Figure 1-A and 1-B Types of Preamp Input Pads
This so-called pad, is not really a pad,
it only changes the gain of the preamp,
and may not prevent overload of the
preamp input.
This is an actual microphone preamp
pad, which is an attenuator that will
reduce level prior to the preamp input.