EV Announces N/DYM Drum Mic Kit
January 23, 2001Electro-Voice is featuring its new N/DYM Drum Mic Kit, a selection of the industry-leading microphone and mounting hardware, at Winter NAMM. Designed for on-the-road professional drummers and studio pros, the kit comprises two N/D468’s, one N/D478, one N/D868 and a rugged, APA "Secret Service" style aluminum case.
Grammy award nominees and chartbusters alike have chosen N/DYM microphones to keep their tone "intact." Papa Roach, Slipknot, Static-X, Hed PE, P.O.D., Ultraspank and Eight Stops Seven all feature N/DYM mics on their drum sets. Static-X employs nearly the entire line of N/DYM micsæcharacteristically known for their outstanding clarity, ultra-low handling noise, minimal proximity effect and ultra-high outputæon drummer Ken Jay’s kit, including an N/D468 on the rack tom; two N/D468’s on the snare (top and bottom); and two N/D868’s for kick drum and floor toms.
Michael Mordente, engineer for P.O.D., says, "The N/D868 has the kind of beef and dependability we need. It’s great for capturing a crisp attack and the meat without unnecessary EQ. Unlike other mics, you don’t have to worry about the N/D868 element poppingæit’s totally dependable."
A dependable and stellar performer in any mix, the N/D468 performs even in the highest sound pressure level (SPL) situations. Characterized by smooth and accurate response, the swivel-headed N/D468 can penetrate even the tightest spaces, capturing the essence of tom sounds where no other microphone dares to reach.
The N/D478 makes the perfect snare microphone with its supercardioid pattern. If you want to capture that "thwack" the way your vintage snare sounds before a microphone is placed, this is your microphone.
The stalwart N/D868, lauded by industry professionals and drummers across every musical genre, is the kick drum mic for the new millennium. Designed specifically to make the kick drum "move" the music, the N/D868 features the extended low-frequency response necessary to tighten up any live or studio mix with little or no EQ.
These four EV N/DYM drum microphones come housed in a "Secret Service" style reinforced aluminum case (est. value $150) supplied by APA. Strong enough to withstand all the rigors of the road—and also very cool looking—all you’ll need is a pair of handcuffs to complete the kit…and believe it, with the way these mics sound, you’ll need to keep your eyes on the case. For more information, visit their web site at www.electrovoice.com. | 
