DW DWSM2141MA Bass Drum Hoop Claw Clamp with Mic Arm
The DWSM2141MA does away with the mic stand in front of the bass drum. The clamp grips the hoop, a knurled 6.5 in arm comes out on a double pivot, and the mic ends up exactly where it needs to be, on the batter side or the resonant side, depending on what you are after.
What sets it apart
- Knurled 6.5 in mic arm
- Built-in 5/8 in thread, 27 threads per inch
- Universal mic clip included
- Double pivot: two independent axes of adjustment
- Positioning on the batter side or the resonant side
- Gearless tilters with Techlock
The mic that moves between soundcheck and the first song
A bass drum mic on a short floor stand lives dangerously. It gets moved when the pedal goes in, a cable snags it, a tech bumps it walking by. The placement found at soundcheck is no longer the one at the show, and the sound changes without anyone touching the console.
Mounted on the hoop, the mic travels with the drum. It keeps its distance and angle because it is attached to what it is recording.
What the double pivot changes about placement
A bass drum mic is set by two parameters that have nothing to do with each other: depth, which determines how much attack is picked up, and angle relative to the centre of the head, which controls the low end. A mount with a single joint forces you to sacrifice one.
The double pivot separates the two. You choose the depth, then the angle, without the second adjustment undoing the first.
A standard thread, so any mic will fit
The 5/8 in-27 thread is the North American standard for mic stands. The arm uses it, and the universal clip included accepts common mic bodies. No odd adapter to carry around in the case.
The side you choose decides the rest: on the batter side, the drummer's attack dominates; on the resonant side, the body of the drum comes forward.
Specifications
| Arm length | 6.5 in, knurled surface |
|---|---|
| Thread | 5/8 in, 27 threads per inch |
| Joint | Double-pivot assembly |
| Supplied with | Universal mic clip |
| Accessible sides | Batter or resonant |
| Intended hoops | Bass drum hoops from DW or its sister brand |
What it is for
- Miking the bass drum with no stand on the floor
- Touring, where the mic placement has to be repeated every night
- Studios where stands crowd the position of other mics
- Tight stages, orchestra pits, TV sets
- Rental kits delivered ready to mic
Compare with other manufacturers
Hoop-mounted mic holders offered by other manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | Hoop-mounted mic holder | Single joint, adjustments tied to each other |
| Pearl | Mic arm from its hardware line | Mounts on a rod, not directly on the hoop |
| Audix | Hoop-mounted mic clamp | Designed for one specific mic model |
| Shure | Hoop mount from its drum line | Shorter arm, less reach |
Frequently asked questions
- Is the microphone included?
- No. You get the arm and its universal clip; the mic is your own.
- What thread does the arm take?
- 5/8 in-27 (27 threads per inch), the mic stand standard in North America. A clip with a European thread will need an adapter.
- Do vibrations from the drum get into the mic?
- The mount is rigid, so yes, some vibration is transmitted. A shock mount on the clip reduces that coupling for critical recording.
- Can I place it on the batter side?
- Yes. The manufacturer provides for both sides, and the choice changes the sound very audibly: attack on one side, body on the other.
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