With bass drum as the foundation of most live mixes, capturing the LF boom and the transient snap of the beater is essential. Meanwhile, “flabby” frequencies in the 250-600 Hz range can detract from the desired sound. We found a huge selection of specialized mics for the job — plug-and-go models requiring little or no EQ to provide a solid kick sound. So get kicking!
AKG D12 VR
- Type: Dynamic
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Response: 17 Hz to 17k Hz
- Weight: 1.1 pounds
- Notes: 3 Selectable tone-shaping filters
- Street: $585
Audio-Technica AE2500
- Type: Dynamic/Condenser
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Response: 20 Hz to 17k Hz
- Weight: 13.8 ounces
- Notes: Dynamic and condenser capsules with separate outputs
- Street: $569
Audix D6
- Type: Dynamic
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Response: 30 Hz to 15k Hz
- Weight: 7.7 ounces
- Notes: VLM diaphragm for improved transient response
- Street: $199
Avantone Pro MONDO
- Type: Dynamic
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Response: 20 Hz to 15k Hz
- Weight: 16 ounces
- Notes: Includes shock mount
- Street: $149
beyerdynamic TG D70
- Type: Dynamic
- Pattern: Hypercardioid
- Response: 20 Hz to 14k Hz
- Weight: 12 ounces
- Notes: Based on the M88 capsule
- Street: $229
http://north-america.beyerdynamic.com
CAD Audio D88
- Type: Dynamic
- Pattern: Supercardioid
- Response: 20 Hz to 17k Hz
- Weight: Not stated
- Notes: Integral swivel mount
- Street: $99
DPA Microphones 4055
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Response: 20Hz to 20k Hz
- Weight: 8.5 ounces
- Notes: Neutral, overall flat response
- Street: $765
Drum Workshop/The Moon DK27
- Type: Dynamic
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Response: 20 Hz to 15k Hz
- Weight: 3.5 pounds, less stand
- Notes: 8” diaphragm; includes stand
- Street: $599
Ehrlund EHR-D
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Response: 7 Hz to 87k Hz
- Weight: 6 ounces
- Notes: Triangular diaphragm
- Street: $799
E-V ND68
- Type: Dynamic
- Pattern: Supercardioid
- Response: 20 Hz to 11k Hz
- Weight: 13.2 ounces
- Notes: Neodymium magnet structure
- Street: $199
Heil PR-48
- Type: Dynamic
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Response: 30 Hz to 8.5k Hz
- Weight: 20 ounces
- Notes: 45-degree XLR jack
- Street: $249
Lewitt DTP-640 REX
- Type: Dynamic/Condenser (dual-element)
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Response: 20 Hz to 20k Hz
- Weight: 27 ounces
- Notes: Pad & filter switches; twin capsule design
- Street: $369
Miktek PM11
- Type: Dynamic
- Pattern: Supercardioid
- Response: 50 Hz to 10k Hz
- Weight: 10.4 ounces
- Notes: Neodymium magnet; custom AMI transformer
- Street: $249
Milab BDM-01
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Response: 20 Hz to 20k Hz
- Weight: 7.4 ounces
- Notes: Transformerless design
- Street: $929
Morton Microphone Systems KickTone
- Type: Dynamic
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Response: 20 Hz to 10k Hz
- Weight: 1.7 pounds
- Notes: 4” cone with coaxial dynamic element
- Street: $299, with mounting bracket
Roswell Pro Audio Mini K47 KD
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Response: 20 Hz to 20k Hz
- Weight: 11 ounces
- Notes: 34mm large-diaphragm K47 capsule
- Street: $349, with mount and hard case
sE Electronics V Kick
- Type: Dynamic
- Pattern: Supercardioid
- Response: 20 Hz to 19k Hz
- Weight: 16 ounces
- Notes: “Classic/Modern” tone switches
- Street: $209
Sennheiser e902
- Type: Dynamic
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Response: 40 Hz to 16k Hz
- Weight: 15.5 ounces
- Notes: Integral swivel mount
- Street: $199
Shure Beta 52A
- Type: Dynamic
- Pattern: Supercardioid
- Response: 20 Hz to 10k Hz
- Weight: 21 ounces
- Notes: Neodymium magnet; integral swivel mount.
- Street: $199
Solomon LoFReQ
- Type: Dynamic
- Pattern: Figure-8
- Response: 50 Hz to 3k Hz
- Weight: 4 pounds
- Notes: 6.5” driver; inline pad; built-in mount
- Street: $219
Sontronics DM-1B
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Response: 20 Hz to 20k Hz
- Weight: 28 ounces
- Notes: Switchable -15 dB pad
- Street: $479
Telefunken M-82
- Type: Dynamic
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Response: 25 Hz to 18k Hz
- Weight: 22.4 ounces
- Notes: Kick EQ and High Boost switches
- Street: $399
www.telefunken-elektroakustik.com
