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AnEvaluation Of Kick Drum Microphone | Rubher Articles Submission

Investigating entries on widely used auctions it is not difficult to note that there are lots of available choices regarding kick drum microphones. The question is which microphones should a person be thinking about?

When thinking about purchasing a kick drum mic you ought to at first look at the things you need it to do and where it’s going to be used. If a bass drum microphone is intended to be put to use for live shows it is going to need to be adequately sturdy to resist the inescapable challenging treatment that comes with touring.

When a kick drum mic is to be used in a recording environment then it is likely to be given superior handling and does not need to be just as strong.

What’s more, a microphone for studio recording will usually have to record the sound of the kick drum more accurately when compared to a kick mic for a live performance. The majority of the typically obtainable kick drum mics deliver a sound that emphasises distinct wavelengths that are considered to be desirable in a kick drum mic.

When we investigated the finished auction sale listings for kick drum microphones, it wasn’t difficult to note that there are three major kick drum mikes contending for the most popular in terms of sales.

The third most in-demand kick drum microphone is the Audix D6. This is the most recent model of the three in the list and is improving in level of popularity. Of the three listed, it has the most natural sound, potentially allowing it to be more desirable for studio and recording work compared to the other two

Runner up with regard to popularity is the Shure Beta 52a. This drum mic is extremely sturdy and has a broad frequency range so that it is suited to studio and live Use. Since it captures low frequencies so effectively, it is sometimes necessary to roll off the bass frequencies to gain a clean sound.

The most popular microphone is the AKG D112 and whilst recognized as a kick drum mic, it can also be widely used for several low frequency uses including on bass cabinets. The high frequencies aren’t strong in this mic however together with the superb low-frequency response it does have a high-mid enhancement which gives extra impact and purity to the drum’s sound even at extremely substantial volume levels. The D112 is particularly recommended for rock music.

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