PRO-D7 KIT: How To Set Up & Use

Introduction

The Rockville Pro D7 Drum Mic Kit is designed for live performances and studio recording, offering professional-quality sound for drum kits. This guide will walk you through assembling, positioning, and connecting the microphones to a mixer or audio interface.

What’s Included in the Kit

• 1 Bass Drum Mic
• 4 Dynamic Drum Mics (for snares/toms)
• 2 Overhead Condenser Mics (for cymbals and overall kit capture)
• 7 Mic Clips (for easy drum attachment)
• Aluminum Travel Case (for portability)

Step 1: Attaching the Microphones to Mic Clips

Each microphone screws into its corresponding mic clip:

1. Take one microphone and a mic clip.
2. Align the mic with the clip and screw it on securely.
3. Repeat for all other microphones.

Note: The clips come with adapter pieces for compatibility with different stands.

Step 2: Setting Up the Microphones on Your Drum Kit

1. Attaching Mics to the Snare and Toms

1. Take the flexible latch on the mic clip.
2. Hook the bottom part onto the drum rim.
3. Push up until the top part clicks into place.
4. Adjust the mic position using:
   • Back knob → To raise/lower the mic.
   • Side knob → To angle the mic towards the drum.

2. Positioning the Bass Drum Mic

• Attach the bass drum mic to a stand.
• Position it:
  • In front of the bass drum for a balanced sound.
  • Inside the bass drum (if open) for a punchier sound.

3. Setting Up the Overhead Condenser Mics

• Use boom mic stands for overhead placement.
• Position:
  • One mic over the ride cymbal.
  • One mic over the hi-hat and crash cymbal.
• Adjust angles for balanced cymbal and kit capture.

Step 3: Connecting Mics to a Mixer for Live Sound

1. Use XLR cables:
   • Plug the female end into each microphone.
   • Plug the male end into an available mixer channel.
2. Turn on the mixer.
3. Adjust settings:
   • Raise gain for each channel.
   • Raise faders to appropriate levels.
4. Turn on phantom power for condenser mics.
5. Raise the main faders to hear drum sounds.

Step 4: Recording Drums Using an Audio Interface

For studio recording, connect mics to an audio interface and a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation).

Setup Steps

1. Plug each XLR mic into the interface.
2. Set DAW input/output to the interface.
3. Enable phantom power for condenser mics.
4. Create separate tracks for each mic:
   • Name tracks according to their drum placement (e.g., "Kick Drum," "Snare").
5. Record enable each track.
6. Press record and start playing.

Conclusion

The Rockville Pro D7 Drum Mic Kit makes it easy to mic drums for both live and studio use. By following these steps, you can:

• Properly attach and position the mics.
• Connect to a mixer for live performances.

Set up for professional-quality recordings.