20Hz - 10kHz frequency response. Supercardioid dynamic mic.
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Feature:
Between all the kick mics in this price range, I don't see any HUGE difference. But, I personally went with the Beta52a because it's the only one with a supercardioid pickup pattern. So this mic rejects unwanted sound BETTER than all the others...
I do wish it had a nice case, the bag is kinda lame.
Quality:
Yeah it's good quality, it's made out of metal... No cheap plastic here...
Value:
Like I was saying, it's the only one in the price range to have a supercardioid pattern, it dosent "cut" any frequencies you may want when using it in other applications like for a bass cab or even a guitar cab. (as strange as that sounds) It's sturdy metal, and it's slightly cheaper than the other mics in it's price range.
Desirability:
Yeah I want it, I bought it diddn't I?
Sound:
Honestly, with a little EQ you can get any sound you are looking for out of this mic, and who in their right mond isnt using EQ?
By itself, the low end is great, Mids are all there, and highs are clean and clear.
I record mostly Metal and hard rock. So I'm looking for slight "woof", heavy punch, and loud attack. I can get that and more out of this mic.
Ease of Use:
How hard is it to use a kick mic?
Plug it in, & put it in the desired spot you want in your kick, or in the sound hole...
Support:
I couldnt tell you man, I haven't needed any.
Overall:
This mic is a swiss army knife of a mic, You could say its a "swiss army mic". It can be used for just about anything, and it sounds great. Just USE YOUR EQ PEOPLE!!!
Submitted: 2/28/2007
Style of Music: Metal & Hard Rock
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Feature:
They could have included a nice case.
Quality:
Great quality! a big sturdy all-metal mic that is impossible to break and sounds great.
Value:
This mic is cheap as well as indespensible for drums.
Desirability:
It does look pretty cool.
Sound:
Thicker and more responsive my AKG D112 it works great for a solid low-end boom.
Support:
Haven't needed support.
Overall:
It's definately my favorite kick drum mic.
Submitted: 6/16/2005
Style of Music: Industrial
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