Unveiled on Valentine's Day, Earthworks Audio called the DM6 SeisMic "a love letter to drummers throughout the world," even though its targeted response will do equally well in a bass amplifier cabinet. In fact, the new microphone is promoted as the Earthworks DM6 SeisMic Kick Drum Microphone, directly appealing to touring professionals, experienced live sound engineers, and session players - which in turn will generate the necessary buzz to inspire home studios to try out and eventually break-up with their existing kick drum microphones.
That is why Mike Dias, VP of Sales for Earthworks Audio, carefully followed every single beta-tester in preparation for the worldwide launch of the DM6 SeisMic. And he certainly got the reactions the company was hoping for, with Kevin Madigan, Front of House Engineer for Santana and Mix Engineer for Larrabee Studios saying that the DM6 is "the best single kick drum mic sound I’ve heard."
Legendary session drummer Omar Hakim saying: "What I liked about the DM6 was the fact that it has a plug it in and go vibe! Powerful low end, great detail and punch. Everything you need when you’re mic’ing up your bass drum either in the studio or live." That should be more than enough to start the buzz.
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Over the last five years, Earthworks Audio has invested in creating a new range of microphones that directly address vibrant application areas, from voice and podcasting to live sound, always leveraging the strengths of the company's technical approach in highly demanding areas, such as piano microphones and audio measurement. The result of this latest approach to "follow the market" is successful growth and recognition for the brand in the professional audio space - particularly in instrument microphones and drum microphones.
"That's because of the attack and punch, the power and speed. And it's that speed that gives the sense of definition, dynamics, detail and clarity to all Earthworks mics," Mike Dias states enthusiastically. "It is the speed of capture that you hear whenever you see Earthworks drum mics on all the Drumeo tutorial videos. It is the definition and clarity that makes Earthworks a must-have for all the drum streaming channels. And the dynamics and power are why it was an all-Earthworks stage at the 400th anniversary party for Zildjian."
"Speed is the reason that Earthworks is out on the road with every A-List engineer and top tour," reinforces Mike Dias. "And speed is what separates the new DM6 kick drum microphone from everything else. You can hear it instantly especially through the PA and through the subs. It's all attack and hit — without any of the smear. The DM6 simply stomps!"
To showcase the versatility of the DM6, Earthworks partnered with many of the top drummers and engineers to show how they use EQ and dynamics to fine tune their DM6 sound. Anyone can copy the exact signal chain of their favorite performers by visiting the Earthworks website here.
The perfect complement to the existing Earthworks Audio drum line, the DM6 is built to work as a stand-alone introduction to the product line or to sit next to the DM20 model for tom and snare and the SR25s for overheads. For the time being, the DM6 will be sold separately for $399 (MAP) and will not be part of the Earthworks Audio Drum Microphone DK7 kit.
The DM6 ships with 1 Triad-Orbit M2-R Ball Mount for fast, easy, and precise mic placement. Like all other Earthworks products, the DM6 is designed, tuned and assembled in Earthworks' New England mill-building factory - where the company remains committed to US manufacturing and to creating meaningful jobs in rural communities.
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