Heil Sound’s PR 48 large diaphragm dynamic microphone designed for kick drum use has a 1.5-inch diameter element and is mounted in a vulcanized double shock mount, which offers complete isolation within a rugged cast metal housing.
The PR 48 metal housing was designed with a slanted entrance to the 3 pin XLR so the cable assembly is easier to connect. A low pass filter sets the -3 dB hinge points at 30Hz and 8kHz with a +10 dB peak from 50 Hz to 80 Hz. The response rolls off at 8kHz, which helps control unwanted top end “noise” inside the drum, while keeping frequencies critical to kick drum harmonics found when the beater meets the drum head. The microphone provides a 600-ohm balanced output and can handle over 150 dB of SPL.
Designed in response to talks between company founder Bob Heil and many of today’s top drummers and sound mixers, the Heil PR 48 was originally featured as a part of Heil Sound’s HDK Series drum microphone kits, and is now offered as a standalone product.
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