sE Electronics V Kick Bass Drum Microphone

The V Kick is 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 specialised 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:
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.
“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 emphasises the low end and high end (a “scooped” sound).

The Right-Hand Switch Specifically Tailors The 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 - ideal for metal and hard rock.

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, specialised aluminium voice coil. While the V7 X is optimised for most other instruments, the capsule in the V KICK has been custom-tuned for the very lowest and loudest tones. With aluminium 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 resonance’s 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.

Unique, Patented Integrated Capsule Suspension
The V KICK’s advanced internal capsule suspension efficiently decouples the capsule from mechanical vibration, isolating it from shocks & jolts and eliminating the need for an external shock mount.

Specifications

• Capsule: Dynamic
• Voice Coil: Aluminum
• Magnet: Neodymium
• Directional Pattern: Supercardioid
• Frequency range: 20 Hz - 19 kHz
• Impedance: 300 Ohms
• Sensitivity: 0.2 / 0.4 mV/Pa (-69 / -75 dBV)
• Connectivity: 3-pin male XLR
• Height: 60 mm (2.4 in.) x Length: 135 mm (5.3 in.)
• Weight: 468 g (16.5 oz)