Flexible Inside and Outside Kick Mic Rig
It doesn't matter if you're setting up live or in the studio, getting two stands in place to mic both inside and outside a kick drum is a bit of a pain, often forcing you to compromise on the ideal mic position. To make this task easier and more precise, engineers here at Sweetwater recommend this Complete Kick Drum System from Triad-Orbit. This compact yet flexible setup lets you place both your inside and outside mics on a single stand and still position them exactly where you want. The Triad Mini/TM stand provides the right height for your kick, while an Orbit Mini/OM short telescopic boom with a Micro 2/M2 short-stem orbital mic adapter makes it easy to get inside the shell at any angle. Attach the IO-C Clamp and Micro 3/M3 long-stem orbital adapter directly to the stand, and you can position your outside mic wherever you need it.
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Included Components
Inside Mic
- Triad Mini/TM (14.5"-25.25") stand
- Orbit Mini/OM (12.2"-21.62") orbital boom
- Micro 2/M2 short-stem orbital mic adapter
Outside Mic
- IO-C Clamp IO Quick-change Coupler base
- Micro 3/M3 long-stem orbital mic adapter
Here's what you get!
Triad-Orbit TM Triad Mini Tripod Microphone Stand
Sells separately for $205.99Triad-Orbit's Triad Mini TM tripod proves that you don't need a big mic stand to make a big difference in your studio. This compact microphone stand brings all the major benefits Triad-Orbit stands have to offer to your low-profile sound sources. Get the perfect mic position on your amp, or use the Triad Mini TM tripod's adjustable leg positions to slip it in among drum hardware for easy resonant head miking — there are countless applications for this versatile little mic stand. Add to that the sheer convenience of Triad-Orbit's Quick-Change Couplers, and you'll wonder how you ever got by without stands like this.
Triad-Orbit Orbit Mini / OM Mini Orbital Boom Arm with IO Quick-Change Coupler
Sells separately for $174.99The Triad-Orbit Orbit Mini single-arm boom is the perfect match for Triad-Orbit's Mini Stand, and any other application where you need a boom arm in a tight space. Designed for use with Triad-Orbit's orbital stands and adapters, the Orbit Mini boasts effortless setup and amazing range of motion. It's built to last a lifetime, and easy to adjust in the middle of a production. When you need a boom arm that you're sure won't let you or your mic down, Sweetwater can recommend the Triad-Orbit Orbit Mini.
Triad-Orbit IO-C Clamp IO Quick-Change Base
Sells separately for $71.99Turn any stand, truss or tabletop into a Triad-Orbit Quick-Change mounting system, with this Triad-Orbit IO-C Mounting Clamp. The jaws open up to 1.97" to clamp onto any pole or flat surface - tighten the sturdy mechanism down, and you're ready to add Triad-Orbit IO-equipped boom arms, tablet holders and other accessories. Musicians and engineers at Sweetwater love the flexibility and convenience of Triad-Orbit's Quick-Change coupling system, and you can add it to virtually any mic stand, speaker stand, lighting truss or tabletop with this Triad-Orbit IO-C Mounting Clamp.
Triad-Orbit Micro 3 Long-stem Adapter
Sells separately for $61.99Get more placement options for your mic, camera, or lighting device with the Micro 3 Long-stem Adapter from Triad-Orbit. This versatile adapter is made from a rugged textured stainless steel ball, a 4-point compass post housing, and a 1.5-inch stem, giving you all kinds of angle-placement options for your devices. It also has shockmount rotation and basket positioning, and the compass point housing allows added flexibility beyond the 90˚ stops of the other 3 crenels — a feature we really loved here at Sweetwater.
Triad-Orbit Micro 2/M2 Short-stem Orbital Mic Adapter
Sells separately for $40.99The Triad-Orbit M2 short-stem orbital mic adapter attaches to any Triad stand or Orbit boom in seconds, thanks to its IO Quick-Change design. Everyone at Sweetwater knows how important precise mic placement is, and the swiveling design of the M2 makes it easy to find the sonic sweet spot. And the short-stem design lets you make fine adjustments to your mic positioning in tight spaces. If you have a Triad stand or Orbit boom arm, you need the Triad-Orbit M2 short-stem orbital mic adapter.
