Patent ID: 6121528
Filing Date: 2000-09-19
Classification: G10D,G10H

Abstract:
An electroacoustically amplified drum assembly comprisinga hollow drum shell,at least one drumhead closing one end of said drum shell,a drum tensioning hoop cooperable with said drumhead,a plurality of lugs positioned around the exterior of said drum shell for connection to said tensioning hoop,each of said lugs having a bolt penetrating the wall of said drum shell for securing the lug in place,a mount positioned on the inside of but not extending through the wall of said drum shell for supporting a microphone in said drum shell spaced from and free from any connection to said drum head and having an electrical cable adapted to be connected to an external amplifier and speaker,mechanical means supporting said mount on the inside of said drum shell not requiring additional penetration of the wall of said drum shell, andsaid mount being operable to position said microphone in a selected position for optimizing performance.