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sE Electronics V Kick Dynamic Drum Microphone

Supercardioid dynamic bass drum mic with unbeatable punch and impact, with four custom voicings to cover any sonic need
MFR# V-KICK-U

Product Description

The sE Electronics V Kick Drum Mic is the most compact and versatile drum microphone in its class, intended for use with kick (bass) drums and other sources such as miking bass guitar speaker cabinets, floor toms or other large drums where low-frequency energy is of the utmost importance. Its integrated swivel joint allows for any required mic placement, and its specialized capsule provides a sound character tailored specifically for kick drums, which can be further shaped with the use of two switches on the rear side of the microphone. From warm and classic to modern and aggressive, the V KICK gives you any kick drum sound you need.

From Classic to Modern: Switchable sonic voicing

Two switches on the rear side of the V KICK allow you four different sound settings, great for tailoring the sound for your specific project – and ideal for live shows with multiple bands and short changeovers. And since they’re on the back of the mic, these switches are still accessible even if the V KICK is placed inside a kick drum. With the V KICK, you can always make the right choice with just a single microphone.

The left-hand switch shapes the microphone’s overall voicing, with two selectable options. “Classic” provides a more traditional kick drum sound with a familiar low frequency punch and a warmer, more rounded sound. If a more contemporary, aggressive sound is desired, the “Modern” setting emphasizes the low end and high end (a “scooped” sound).

The right-hand switch specifically tailors the microphone’s high-frequency character. “Classic” provides a typical bite in the upper midrange (presence boost) and a more rounded and familiar sound, while “Modern” provides an open, clear and transient-rich top end for a more contemporary, aggressive drum sound. Each of these switches is recessed slightly into the mic body to prevent unintentional adjustment, and requires a small flathead screwdriver or similar implement to switch between settings.

The V KICK also has an integrated swivel joint that allows for easy positioning inside or outside a kick drum. Its extremely low profile allows it to fit easily through the drum head port, and the XLR cable and mic stand mount are in parallel to minimize cable clutter.

The most compact kick drum mic on the market

The V KICK’s extremely low profile allows for effortless placement outside or inside a kick drum, with a wide range of swivel for easy positioning. And with the stand mount and the XLR connector mounted side-by-side in parallel on the underside of the mic, your mic cables stay flush with the mic stand – no cable clutter, completely minimal footprint, and easy to place anywhere.

The heart of the V KICK: the DMC7 SB capsule

The all-new custom DMC7 SB capsule offers the same technologies and features as its siblings within the acclaimed V7 and V7 X, including the innovative, specialized aluminum voice coil. While the V7 X is optimized for most other instruments, the capsule in the V KICK has been custom-tuned for the very lowest and loudest tones. With aluminum being a much lighter material than the industry standard (copper), it delivers an open and transient-rich sound, with effortless capture of low frequency energy and punch. The midrange is also extremely balanced, supporting the natural resonances of percussive instruments.

The excellent off-axis rejection of this sophisticated capsule also helps isolate your kick drum from other sound sources on the stage - efficiently reducing stage bleed and spill from snare, toms, hi-hat and more. The supercardioid pattern also allows you to easily tailor the bottom-end by adjusting the proximity effect – i.e. distance to the sound source.

Proven Neodymium magnets, tight production tolerances and high workmanship ensure excellent sensitivity, high-end sound quality and superb consistency.

Features:

  • Switchable sonic voicing: two switches instantly provide four different sonic options from a classic kick sound with familiar punch, snap and warm low-end to a deep, ultra-modern sound with fat lows and crisp, transient-rich highs
  • The most compact kick drum mic on the market: extremely low profile for effortless placement inside the drum
  • Specialized capsule designed for the very lowest & loudest tones
  • Patented internal shock-mount
  • efficiently decouples the capsule from any mechanical vibration and eliminates the need for an external shock mount
  • Sophisticated supercardioid capsule design for superior isolation and rejection of unwanted noise
  • All-metal housing with premium finish
  • Stainless spring steel mesh grille - dent-proof and corrosion-free
  • Internal windscreen efficiently reduces unwanted wind noise and plosives
  • Gold-plated XLR connector for loss-free and reliable signal connection
  • Knurled nut for 3rd-party hardware includes a smaller-diameter nut that does not block the XLR connector

Product Specifications

Condition New
Length 5.3 in
Diameter 2.4 in
Unit Weight 1 lb
Tube or Solid State Solid State
Transducer Type Dynamic
Polar Pattern Super-Cardioid
Number of Microphones Single Microphone
Impedance 300 Ohms
Frequency Range 20 Hz - 19 kHz
Sensitivity -69 dBV/Pa (0.2 mV)
Analog or Digital Analog

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