Why it's best: Favored by recording engineers worldwide for its faithful sonic recreation of various flavors of kick drums as well as other low-frequency instruments, the D112 is often referred to as the "best kick drum microphone ever made." This reputation is well-deserved, as...read full review
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Why it's a best pick: The MD421-II continues on the success of the original MD-421, which has similarly carved out a stellar reputation in the recording industry. Although versatile, this mic is usually used to capture some of the slightly higher frequency kick drum sounds, and used to great eff... read full review
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Why it's a best pick: Although it's up against two of the biggest titans of the kick drum mic world, the ATM250DE stands out due to its incredible and innovative inclusion of two capsules: a cardioid condenser and a hypercardioid dynamic one. What this means for engineers is options, options, op... read full review
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Why it's a best pick: Audix has come on strong of late and is winning converts from more established, successful companies like AKG and Sennheiser. Best positioned slightly inside the hole of the bass drum, the Audix D6 gets plaudits from users and reviewers for its usable sound out of the box. ... read full review
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Why it's a best pick: Shure has been known as a workhorse of the mic industry for years, receiving tremendous market share among live musicians and sound professionals. The Beta 52A is known primarily for its durability, price, and solid sound. To be fair, there are die-hards who swear by this ... read full review
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Hi everyone reading this.
Sennheiser e604 or e609, popular for quick drums aren't here so glad if future reviews include them
I'm not affiliate in any way with the brand but let me say that even living in America should be something honest to show up mics with capsules with finest craftsmanship as actually they're coming from Germany.rather than from Far East..
Shure Beta 91 is the best kick drum mic in the world . . . . not even in your top 5 ? comeee onnnnnn really ?