Lauten Audio Kick Mic - End-Address FET Condenser for Bass Drums
The Lauten Audio Kick Mic is a specialized end-address FET condenser microphone designed to capture the full character of bass drums with superior transient response, focused low-end, and powerful mid-range. Featuring the innovative KC608 capsule, it retains polar pattern integrity down to 50 Hz, eliminating low-frequency buildup, phase issues, and muddiness common in traditional mics. Built for both studio and live use, Kick Mic reduces off-axis bleed and air turbulence, delivering mix-ready punch and clarity without extensive EQ or gating. With an integrated filter system for quick tonal adjustments and a compact swivel mount, it's the ultimate tool for drummers and engineers seeking lifelike kick tones.
Revolutionary KC608 Capsule
The Kick Mic's KC608 capsule places a 17mm diaphragm in a 40mm rear-ventilated chamber, ensuring phase-aligned accuracy from beater impact to resonant body. This design captures the drum's natural timbre and dynamics in a single interior position, managing air turbulence to prevent overload while preserving punch and heft. Resulting in consistent, high-impact sound that's effortless to mix.
Noise-Rejecting and Versatile
Kick Mic's cardioid pattern and hybrid through-hole/surface-mount circuitry minimize cymbal and drum bleed, improving clarity without gates or corrective EQ. The integrated filter system includes a high-pass for mid-range punch and a low-pass to tame beater harshness, allowing on-the-fly adjustments. Its 180° swivel mount fits tight spaces or internal drum systems, thriving in live rigs for reliable performance night after night.
Key Features of the Lauten Audio Kick Mic
- End-address FET condenser optimized for bass drums
- Proprietary KC608 capsule for phase-aligned low-end and transients
- Polar pattern retention down to 50 Hz to reduce buildup and phase issues
- Noise-rejecting design minimizes off-axis bleed
- Integrated high-pass/low-pass filters for quick tonal tweaks
- Compact with 180° swivel mount for easy positioning
- Hybrid circuitry for detailed transients and musical depth
- Tour-ready build for studio and live use
- Compatible with internal drum mounting systems
Technical Specifications
- Type: End-address pressure gradient FET condenser
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz–20 kHz
- Dynamic Range: 142 dB minimum
- Max SPL: >142 dB (0.5% THD @ 1 kHz)
- Impedance: >150 ohms
- Self-Noise:
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 79 dB
- Sensitivity: -52 dBV/Pa (0 dB = 1V/Pa, 1 kHz)
- Connector: 3-pin XLR
- Power: +48V phantom power
- Dimensions: 125 x 50 mm (mic only), 128 x 95 mm (with mount)
- Weight: 290 g (mic only), 389 g (with mount)
What's In The Box
- Kick Mic
- Adjustable swivel mount
- Cordura mic bag
