KickTone

Multi-Purpose Dynamic Full-Range Microphone

The KickTone Microphone is a breakthrough in the design of dynamic mics dedicated to capturing the full spectrum of sound naturally produced in the resonant chamber of a bass drum. It is built around a specially manufactured diaphragm that's both stiff and light weight, providing excellent damping characteristics. There is a second, co-axial dynamic structure to pick up the higher-frequency transients that give a bass drum its snap. The result is a punchy, well-defined sound that instantly grabs a listener's attention.

Captures every transient of your kick drum

Most sub-style microphones exhibit a narrow frequency response — they capture a kick drum's woofiness, but not much more than that. That said, the KickTone is an entirely different animal. Its second coaxial dynamic structure imbues it with an expansive 20Hz–10kHz frequency response, enabling it to capture the higher-frequency transients that give kick drums their distinctive snap. What's more, its custom-manufactured hemp diaphragm is rigid, lightweight, and exhibits outstanding damping characteristics — a must have for direct mounting on a drumhead. Here at Sweetwater, we've found that the KickTone sounds so great, it's actually suitable for miking bass guitar amplifiers and the lower-register keys on an acoustic piano. By combining the KickTone with conventional microphones, you'll be able to craft all sorts of mind-blowing, never-before-heard timbres from common sound sources. And, thanks to the microphone's flexible mounting, positioning it is a cinch.

Features:

• Takes the concept of a reverse-speaker kick drum microphone to a whole new level
• Second coaxial dynamic structure produces an expansive 20Hz–10kHz frequency response
• Custom-manufactured hemp diaphragm is rigid, lightweight, and exhibits outstanding damping characteristics
• Mounts directly to a kick drum's resonant head, onto a KickPort, or on a standard mic stand
• Swivels a full 360° and locks down for ultra-precise positioning
• High-quality Neutrik XLR output connector provides maximum reliability
• Hearty 175dB max SPL withstands super-loud sound sources
• Weighs a mere 2.2 lbs.