Weird mic?

[JohnDude]

Hey guys, I was watching this Youtube video, and I saw this weird crazy mic infront of the kickdrum. ik looks like a snare or tom.
What is it and why is this used in recording the kick?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qT_OwjK11E

Tnx in advance!

John

 

[whjr15]

Yamaha Subkick.

 

[JohnDude]

Tnx, whjr15! One more thing solved.

John