Solomon SubKick LoFReQ Trooper
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Solomon
SubKick LoFReQ Trooper
Product Info
Article Number:
376162
Brand:
Solomon
Model:
SubKick LoFReQ Trooper
Category:
Microphones for Bass Drum
Price:
$383.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Trooper is a focused tool, plain and simple. It's for engineers chasing serious low-end thump and punch in their kick drums, particularly in heavier genres like metal or hard rock. Forget subtlety – this is all about raw power and that gut-punching low-frequency presence.
Product Description
- Solomon SubKick LoFReQ Trooper
- Subkick Microphone
- Size: 7" x 3.5"
- Design: Tolex wrapped wood fibre shell with built-in dynamic 6.5" microphone
- Customised in-line pad
- Frequency range: 25 - 3000 Hz
- Impedance: 150 Ohm
- Polar pattern: Figure-8
- Aluminium protective grill
- Output: Neutrik XLR
- Attaches to any standard mic stand with a 5/8" fine thread
- Enhances the natural low frequencies of the kick drum and gives a fresh an extremely powerful bass drum sound
- Colour: Trooper
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Tolex wrapped wood fibre shell dampens resonances beautifully
- • Built-in dynamic element delivers focused, powerful low-end response
- • Custom in-line pad handles extremely loud kick drum sources effectively
- • Figure-8 pattern allows for creative miking techniques and phase control
CONS
- • Frequency response is limited, unsuitable for nuanced detail capture
- • Figure-8 pattern demands careful mic placement for optimal results
- • The wooden shell adds significant weight, making transport cumbersome
Product Video
Key Features
Mic Type
Dynamic
Polar Pattern
Figure-8
Frequency Range
25 - 3000 Hz
Max SPL
140 dB
Sensitivity
-60 dBV/Pa
Weight
4.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Trooper captures a more focused, low-frequency 'sub' sound, lacking the attack and detail of an internal mic. It’s best used *in conjunction* with an internal mic, not as a replacement.
Solomon uses a durable wood fibre composite, but it's still wood. Proper storage and avoiding extreme humidity are recommended to preserve the finish and structural integrity.
Given its lower sensitivity, a preamp with ample clean gain and a robust low-frequency response will be ideal – something that can really amplify those sub-bass frequencies without distortion.
