DPA 4055 Kick Drum

Quick facts: DPA · DPA 4055 Kick Drum · Microphones · €34 + VAT per unit and day · rental in Madrid and across Spain, availability on request.

About the DPA 4055 Kick Drum

The DPA 4055 Kick Drum is a pre-polarized condenser microphone with an open cardioid pattern, designed by DPA for kick drum. Its linear response, both on and off axis, is not pre-tailored to any genre, so the character of the kick stays in the sound engineer's hands. We offer DPA 4055 Kick Drum rental in Madrid and throughout Spain for engineers, bands and production companies who need professional live drum miking without having to buy it.

What it is rented for

Built for live stages, the 4055 captures the true sound of a kick drum in jazz, rock or any other genre. According to DPA, sliding it inside the drum and pointing it at the beater gives more attack, while placing it at the port, just outside the front head, brings out the most sub and low end. If you need mics for the rest of the kit, you could add other DPA microphones from our catalogue to the same quote. Ask for availability and check what the rental includes when requesting a quote.

Key specs

• Pre-polarized condenser, pressure-gradient principle, open cardioid pattern
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz; effective range (±2 dB at 20 cm): 40 Hz – 18 kHz with a 6 dB soft boost at 10 kHz
• Max SPL (THD 10%): 164 dB SPL peak; THD < 1% up to 156 dB SPL RMS (159 dB SPL peak)
• Nominal sensitivity: 2 mV/Pa (−54 dB re 1 V/Pa); equivalent noise typ. 27 dB(A); dynamic range typ. 132 dB
• P48 phantom power (2.0 mA current draw) and XLR-3M connector
• Weight 241 g; diameter 57 mm; length 132 mm; matte black finish
• Robust housing with wind-damping foam behind the grille and an internal shock mount isolating the capsule from stage vibration

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to rent the DPA 4055 Kick Drum?

The rental price of the DPA 4055 Kick Drum is 34 €, excluding VAT. To check availability, email info@peaksound.es or call or WhatsApp +34 636 410 986, and ask what's included when requesting a quote.

What power and connection does the DPA 4055 need?

According to DPA's specifications, it requires P48 phantom power for full performance, draws 2.0 mA and uses a 3-pin male XLR connector (XLR-3M).

Is it only for kick drum?

No. DPA states that it works equally well on other instruments, such as electric guitar cabinets, bass and horns, thanks to its flat frequency response and uncoloured sound.