This video compares how the choice of microphone and placement impacts the sound. The 3 different microphones are AKG D112, Audix D6 and Sontronics DM-1B. The first two are dynamic whilst the last one is a large diaphragm condenser mic. The 5 different placements used are:
- Close to beater (just off axis) inside the drum
- Middle of the drum / inside
- Just inside the port hole, aimed at the beater
- Close to front head / middle of the drum / outside
- Foot away from the drum / inline with port hole / outside
Kick drum used is a 22″ DW Collectors Maple, recorded via Behringer UMC1808 into Cubase on Windows. No EQ, compression or effects. Just raw audio, volume adjusted.