Overview:
Primarily designed for kick drums, floor-toms, and electric bass, the sE Electronics V Kick is a dynamic microphone with a supercardioid polar pattern. It's intended to be quite versatile, with four different tonalities thanks to two switches mounted on the rear of the mic. One switch controls the frequency content of the midrange, while the other changes the high-frequency capture of the V Kick.
Thanks to these switches, you can secure a rounded midrange with a softer high end, a scooped midrange with a defined high end—or the complete opposite: A scooped midrange with a softer high-end, or a round midrange with a softer high end. This allows you to use the mic with all sorts of styles of kick drum, from big-band jazz to aggressive metal. The same is true for basses. You can tailor this mic for something that complements a round, vintage Ampeg tone, or a more modern back-pickup style.
These switches are positioned on the rear of the mic, and this helps with live-sound functionality. With different bands switching their instruments between sets, this mic can be of service in keeping changeover time to a minimum in club venues.
At the heart of the V Kick is its DMC7 SB capsule, which utilizes an aluminum voice coil for a transient-rich sound and a bottom end extending low enough to record the fundamental frequencies of kick drums and basses. Its supercardioid pickup pattern ensures little bleed, helping you isolate the sound-source from other drums or cymbals. The capsule is suspended inside the mic to keep it decoupled from mechanical vibration, shocks, jolts, and other issues.
The mic's all-metal housing is rugged, making the mic suitable for live use on the road. A gold-plated XLR connector helps to provide a reliable signal connection. With a windscreen built into the mic, it's already internally protected against winds, plosives, and extraneous noise. A black windscreen and a knurled nut for third-party mounting kits are included.
Specs:
Microphone Type
Instrument-Mount
Polar Pattern
Supercardioid
Element Type
Dynamic
Controls
Voicing Preset
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 19 kHz
Analog Output
1x XLR 3-Pin
Power Sources
No Power Required
Microphone
Microphone Type
Instrument-Mount
Polar Pattern
Supercardioid
Element Type
Dynamic
Sound Field
Mono
Orientation
End Address
Controls
Voicing Preset
Circuitry
Solid-State
Performance
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 19 kHz
Sensitivity
0.2 mV/Pa
0.4 mV/Pa
Connectivity
Analog Output Connector
1x XLR 3-Pin
Power
Power Sources
No Power Required
Operating Voltage
No Power Required
Physical
Color
Black / Silver
Mounting Thread Size
5/8"-27 Female (3/8"-16 Female with Included Adapter)
Dimensions
ø: 2.36 x L: 5.31" / ø: 59.94 x L: 135 mm
Weight
16.51 oz / 468 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.515 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.9 x 5.3 x 3.1"