Best Kick Drum Mic Under 200$

[LemonTree]

I'm using an Electroviice RE20 but I'm budding on eBay on an ATM 25 (not the Pro 25) to try it out as a different flavour

 

[noisedude]

Alec, did you get my PM? I need to know cos there's no point screwing it up for both of us.

 

[DJL]

Started using the 421 on kick myself. It's pretty nice that's for sure.



Man this is an old thread

The MD421 is great mic... and yeah this is an old thread... lol.

 

[peopleperson]

All are good mics. I still prefer the D6.

Experiment with a 57. I like it for those non heavy rock bands a la Free.

 

[Supercreep]

D112 or SM57

 

[kid klash]

Take my money - please (and ship me a RED5)

Yeah... this IS a good thread...

So - any news on getting the RED5 into the U.S. in a simple, affordable, safe, somewhat speedy and reliable way? Last time I checked, it was WAY more work than I'm prepared to put into getting one. So?....

 

[t_chance]

What is another great use for a D112 besides a kick mic. A bass cab maybe , but what else?

 

[picostudios]

How do you guys feel about the AUDIX D6? I am thinking about purchasing one.

 

[I-Quality]

the d112 can performs well with certain male vocal.....

 

[HangDawg]

How do you guys feel about the AUDIX D6? I am thinking about purchasing one.

Don't give it a second thought. You need the D6 for kick. I got one about a month ago. I can't believe how easy it is to get a good sound with this mic. Just point and hit record.

I can post a link to a recent track I'm doing with a very heavy band if you like.

 

[noisedude]

Do it! I love listening to clips ... it's the only way my ears will ever start learning properly.

 

[TamaSabian]

Anyone have a sample mp3 posted somewhere in which they used a AT Pro-25 to mic the kick? AKG D112 samples? Beta 52? Thanks...

I have a PRO 25 I know it´s not the best under 200 bucks but it works for me and my budget.
Here is a song where I used the PRO25 on the kick.

Bye
TS

 

[HangDawg]

These are the raw tracks only. No eq/compression/gating. Scratch guitar/bass/voc

 

[picostudios]

Wow, that kick sounds sexy. I'm going to really consider purchasing one SOON.

 

[HangDawg]

Wow, that kick sounds sexy. I'm going to really consider purchasing one SOON.

And I'll tell ya, you can't make it sound bad. Anywhere I've placed it, it gives a useable sound. And it doesn't seem to be a 1 trick pony. Lot's of options. I smile everytime I listen to a track I've done with it.

 

[Harvey Gerst]

Here's a track using the ATM25 on kick:

 

[DJL]

Thank you for sharing that Harvey... and it rocks too.

 

[CGibson]

Just for kicks (yes pun intended)
Here's a sample of the EV N/D 868
short 1:33 mp3

Link:

Still my favorite kick mic

CG

 

[picostudios]

Here's a track using the ATM25 on kick:

I sure love a slappy kick drum. It sounds good. Can't argue with it.

The snare can be a bit brighter in the mix. Other than that, it's excellent. Drummer is right on.

 

[picostudios]

Just for kicks (yes pun intended)
Here's a sample of the EV N/D 868
short 1:33 mp3

Link:

Still my favorite kick mic

CG

It sounds too muffled for my taste. I love a real beater/clicky style kick. The snare is night and crispy though.