4055 Kick-Drum Microphone

The DPA 4055 brings the company’s renowned true-to-life sound to your kick drum. This pre-polarized condenser microphone boasts a flat frequency response, enabling you to easily bend its sound to your will. The 4055 features an open cardioid polar pattern, which was determined by DPA to deliver the best sound. A full 20Hz to 20kHz frequency response captures every nuance of your drum, while a 164dB max SPL accommodates a thumping kick without breaking a sweat. What’s more, this kick drum mic is near impervious to feedback — a must for live sound applications. The 4055 features an asymmetric design and an integrated XLR connector for easy placement inside or outside a drum, and its rugged housing and heavy-duty grille tackles the rigors of stage and studio with aplomb. The DPA 4055 comes with a state-of-the-art mic holder and an effective shockmount system.

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4055 Kick-Drum Microphone

Directional pattern

Open Cardioid

Principle of operation

Pressure gradient

Cartridge type

Pre-polarized condenser

Effective frequency response

20 Hz – 20 kHz

Effective frequency range ±2 dB, at 20 cm (7.9 in)

40 Hz – 18 kHz with a 6 dB soft boost at 10 kHz

Sensitivity, nominal, ±2 dB at 1 kHz

2 mV/Pa; -54 dB re. 1 V/Pa

Equivalent noise level, A-weighted

Typ. 27 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 29 dB(A))

Equivalent noise level, ITU-R BS.468-4

Typ. 39 dB (max. 41 dB)

Distortion, THD < 1%

156dB SPL RMS, 159 dB SPL peak

Dynamic range

Typ. 132 dB

Max. SPL, THD 10%

164 dB SPL peak

Rated output impedance

380 Ω

Minimum load impedance

2 kΩ

Cable drive capability

100 m (328 ft)

Output balance principle

Impedance balancing with Active Drive

Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR)

> 55 dB

Power supply (for full performance)

P48 (Phantom Power)

Current consumption

2.0 mA

Connector

XLR-3M. Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: signal + phase, Pin 3: – phase

Color

Matte black

Weight

241 g (8.5 oz)

Microphone diameter

57 mm (2.24 in)

Capsule diameter

17 mm (0.67 in)

Microphone length

132 mm (5.19 in)

Maximum output voltage, RMS

9.75 V

Polarity

+V at pin 2 for positive sound pressure

Temperature range

-40°C to 45°C (-40°F to 113°F)

Relative humidity (RH)

Up to 90%

Brand

DPA Microphones

DPA Microphones are manufacturers of superior condenser mics for the live, studio, broadcast, theatre, film and installation markets. Based in Denmark, DPA has built a solid brand based on uncompromising quality, durability and adaptability. DPA mics are handmade in their factory in Denmark and are available for many different applications in the form of vocal mics, instrument mics, podium mics, lavalier mics, headset mics and stereo & surround microphone solutions.

1 review for 4055 Kick-Drum Microphone

  1. Nikhil Vittal Pai (verified owner)

    Probably the best kick drum microphone available. Absolutely transformed my kick drum sound 🙂

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