Fine microphone! Unlike a B52, you can't just stick it up there anywhere close and get the canned sound of the mic. Moving it slightly will yeild widely varying results... thats good if you know what you're doing. Sounds awesome thru a nice PA. I always thought the Beta52 sounded like a basketball. Different ears, different tastes. Very little EQ required... suck some out at 250Hz, boost a bit at 5k. And if you want, add some shelf boost above 8k for some serious CLICK.... best kick sound i've ever heard. SLAMMIN!

I know that there are better kick mic's out there but for the price this is the best mic in existence. Unless you are going to spend thousands of dollars on a kick mic then this is the mic for you. Great for live or studio applications. Deep rich sound for a nice thump and just the right amount of beater sound to give the attack.

I've listened to this mic live, and I think it rules. But, I've listened to it in recording studio, and I personally its not a good first choice. Its got that ping that sounds like a basketball snapping on the ground. Too much high end, not enough bass sound. Personally, I would go with a Shure Beta52 over this anyday. The beta52 is the perfect choice for any application. Check out that before this.

I own this Mic and have owned more expensive ones. When people see this mic in front of your bass drum, they recognize it because of it's distinct design and know your using pro equipment. Moreover this mic has earned it's reputation, it proceeds it hands down as one of the best mics in the industry, at least for now. No regrets here, and personally I'm not going bad mouth any other brand, this mic speaks volumes for itself!