Once upon a time, choices for miking kick drums were few — RE-20’s, D12’s, MD421’s and the occasional M88. But as bass drum became more prominent in music mixes, a market opened for specialized microphones for kick applications, with new high-SPL, plug-and-go models that required little or no EQ to provide a solid kick sound. Today, there are dozens of such models available — and even more if you consider all the boundary-style mics suitable for the task. We looked into some current market offerings and found a huge selection to fit anyone’s taste or budget. Speaking of price, all include an MSRP here, although street prices can vary widely if you shop around. So get kicking!
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