SE Electronics V Kick

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SE Electronics V Kick

SE Electronics

V Kick

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 458521
Model: V Kick
Price: $248.60

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The V Kick is a surprisingly capable and well-built dynamic mic, perfect for drummers on a budget or those needing a reliable bass drum mic for live gigs. Its integrated shockmount and voicing options are real bonuses, and the supercardioid pattern helps cut through a loud stage. It's not going to replace a premium condenser setup, but it's a solid performer for the price.

Product Description

  • SE Electronics V Kick
  • Dynamic Instrument Microphone
  • Ideal for bass drum and other bass instruments
  • Directivity: Super-cardioid
  • Frequency range: 20/19000Hz
  • Sensitivity: 0.2/0.4 mV/Pa
  • Four different sound adjustments possible
  • An integrated shockmount decouples the capsule from vibrations and shocks
  • Integrated windshield
  • Solid all-metal housing
  • Dimensions (Ø x H): 60 x 135 mm
  • Weight: 468 g
PROS
  • • Robust all-metal housing inspires confidence and durability.
  • • Supercardioid pattern excels at isolating bass drum thump.
  • • Integrated shockmount noticeably reduces handling and floor vibrations.
  • • Multiple voicing switches offer surprising tonal flexibility for a dynamic mic.
CONS
  • • Supercardioid pattern demands careful mic placement to avoid phase issues.
  • • Limited frequency extension compared to condenser alternatives.
  • • While versatile, it's primarily a bass instrument mic – less useful elsewhere.

Product Video

Key Features

Mic Type Dynamic
Polar Pattern Supercardioid
Frequency Range 20Hz-19kHz
Max SPL 150dB
Sensitivity 0.2mV/Pa
Weight 468g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The D112 is a classic, but the V Kick offers more tonal flexibility with its voicing switches, though the D112's low-end thump might be slightly more pronounced.
It's effective for minimizing low-frequency rumble, but a dedicated isolation platform will still offer superior results in very problematic environments.
While possible, its frequency response and supercardioid pattern aren't ideal for general-purpose amp miking; it's best focused on low-frequency sources.

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