Name: Audix Dp Elite 8 Black Instrument Microphone - Instrument microphone
Brand: Audix

Audix DP Elite 8 Black Instrument Microphone is a professional wired instrument microphone kit designed for robust live and studio use, delivered as a complete set ideal for drummers and engineers.

This all-black kit features a range of purpose-built microphones including a D6 kick drum mic, i5 snare mic, D2 rack tom mics, D4 floor tom mic, SCX1C overheads and SCX1HC hi-hat mic, all housed in sturdy zinc-bodied capsules and shipped in an aluminum road case.

With a microphone frequency response of 50–16,000 Hz and a cardioid polar pattern, the kit captures focused, punchy low end and clear upper mids while rejecting unwanted off-axis noise for better separation onstage or in the studio.

Technical highlights include a sensitivity of 1.5 mV/Pa (measured at 1 kHz), a maximum SPL handling of 140 dB, and an input impedance of 150 Ω, providing reliable performance with most mixing consoles and preamps.

Each microphone is wired for plug-and-play operation and the package includes practical accessories such as DCLIP clips, DVICE rim mounts, an MC1 clip, WS81C windscreens and a helpful "How to Mic Your Drums" DVD to speed setup and get great results fast.

At 141.5 mm height and approximately 250 g per microphone, the components are compact yet durable, making them suited for frequent touring and quick stage changes, while the included aluminum road case and carrying case keep the kit protected and transportable.

Typical use cases include live drum reinforcement, studio drum tracking, rehearsal-room setups, and location recording where a complete, consistent drum-miking solution is desired. Sound engineers will appreciate the clear transient response and ease of positioning.

Key selling points: complete 22-piece kit, cardioid mics for isolation, wide frequency response (50–16,000 Hz), high SPL tolerance (140 dB), zinc housing, and plug-and-play convenience for fast, dependable drum miking.