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The B-Band UKKO-K kick drum contact mic system is a remarkable way to capture the true tonality of your kick drum consistently, conveniently, and with extreme isolation. This system consists of two important components: the UKKO DMK preamp, built with high-quality class-A electronics, and the UKKO DST1 Contact mic for superb tone. This system will work with any size kick drum, and gives you high-resolution sound, and easy setup!

This mic system was designed to be able to blend-in visually with the drum kit. That is why B-Band designed the DMK preamp to be chrome colored to match most drum hardware. It is an extremely lightweight system that does not add any noticeable weight to the drum, or get in the way while performing like most other drum mic systems. It also very robust and durable, and will endure rigorous touring.

Setting up and tearing down have never been this easy. The DST1 has an adhesive back that mounts easily and discreetly on the inside of the drum shell near the batter head. The DST1 lead wire is fed through the drum air hole to the DMK preamp. The preamp mounts in the air hole outside of the drum, and was specially designed to not interrupt the flow of air as the drum breathes. Being as the DMK preamp is so small in size, there is no need to remove it to put the drum in its case, leave it on and be ready for the next gig or studio session.

To better capture the low frequencies of the kick drum there are two mini switches inside the DMK preamp that contour the sound for a choice of tone. One switch controls a -6dB mid cut at 330 Hz and the other is for a +6dB high boost at 5 kHz.

If you have a hole cut on your resonant head or if there is no resonant head on your kick drum, this will make the UKKO-K sound thinner. It is recommended to have a solid resonant head for maximum tonal quality.

B-Band UKKO-K Single Kick Drum Contact Mic Features:

Extreme isolation of each drum with no bleed from other drums
Mounts without modification to the drum
Reduces the need for audio gate effects
Ultra-quick setups
No need to position mics or mic stands; just plug a standard XLR cable into the preamp and play
Clean looks without the clutter of mic stands

B-Band UKKO-K Single Kick Drum Contact Mic Specifications:

Frequency response: 22Hz — 35kHz (-3dB)
Phantom power required: 12 — 50-volt
Output impedance: 200 ohm balanced
Weight: 52 g.
Dimensions: 76 mm (3.00") / 48mm (1.90") / 40mm (1.60")