Gear One MK1000 Kick Drum Mic
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Keep the kick in the mix, for a great price.
The highly affordable MK1000 is a dynamic mic designed for low frequencies. Its supercardioid polar pattern provides maximum isolation onstage for greater gain-before-feedback. Its 30Hz-10kHz frequency response is tailored for kick drum with a slight boost at 80Hz (where kick drum lives) and a presence peak at 3kHz and 9kHz for clear and articulated attack. Max SPL: 146dB
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Ratings Distribution
90%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (23)
- Good audio (23)
- Durable (14)
- Compact (13)
- Versatile (7)
Cons
- Bulky/heavy (5)
Best Uses
- Performances (19)
- Home studio (18)
- Amateur recording (13)
- Outdoor events / games (11)
- Professional recording (7)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Experienced (16), Professional musician (11)
Most Liked Positive Review
Looks like a duck...
I tried this thing as soon as it arrived, in a tight orchestra pit where I was forced to stick it all the way inside via a short boom. Even angled somewhat off center ...Read complete review
I tried this thing as soon as it arrived, in a tight orchestra pit where I was forced to stick it all the way inside via a short boom. Even angled somewhat off center there was a pronounced "slap." I ended up rolling off at 2.5K to get rid of most of that, leaving just a touch of impact.
The low end was nice and defined. Different drums have different fundamental tones and this one was not an 80, but the boost is gentle enough that it seemed to work. I also got a lot of boxiness and some leakage from the rest of the kit and ended up with a broad cut from about 125 all the way up to 600 before that cleaned up.
It arrived in a box. No bag, no warrantee card, no guide, no specs. A little searching around turned up this description:
Its supercardioid polar pattern provides maximum isolation onstage for greater gain-before-feedback. Its 30Hz-10kHz frequency response is tailored for kick drum with a slight boost at 80Hz (where kick drum lives) and a presence peak at 3kHz and 9kHz for clear and articulated attack. Max SPL: 146dB
I've tried it once so far and I am prepared to accept those specs as genuine based on what I heard.
Seems solid and sounds clean. I pulled the thing way up on PFL and was listening to the band members chatting via my headphones. So the self-noise is pretty low. The integral clip is rubbery but locks well.
For the price, this is a no-brainer. It gets you a better starting point for a kick drum sound at less than half the price of another '57. And if you have the bucks for an RE20, there will still come those days when you need a spare mic to loan out.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Doesn't change that much.
Compared to even my not-so-good dynamic microphone I got for free and that I've had sitting around for 5 years sounds pretty similar to this mic. This Kick drum mic isn't bad, just what ...Read complete review
Compared to even my not-so-good dynamic microphone I got for free and that I've had sitting around for 5 years sounds pretty similar to this mic. This Kick drum mic isn't bad, just what I'm saying is that I can't hear much of a difference. That is, I haven't burnt a port hole in my resonant head yet. If you're looking to buy this, burn a hole in your resonant head or buy a resonant head with a port hole already made in it. That will get the "beating" of your drum, or the puchiness, to kick through to the mix more. Without that, as the mic sits, it doesn't sound much different than any other microphone. This would be great if I had the money to have an interface with effect on the drum so I could hear just the difference this makes, but I'm on a budget. If you're on a budget, don't have a summer job, don't have a job at all, a kid mowing lawns, whatever it may be, save your money until you have a better setup. Then upgrade. Unless you really want to start investing full-time in your drum mixing/recording.
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Comments about Gear One MK1000 Kick Drum Mic:
Compared to even my not-so-good dynamic microphone I got for free and that I've had sitting around for 5 years sounds pretty similar to this mic. This Kick drum mic isn't bad, just what I'm saying is that I can't hear much of a difference. That is, I haven't burnt a port hole in my resonant head yet. If you're looking to buy this, burn a hole in your resonant head or buy a resonant head with a port hole already made in it. That will get the "beating" of your drum, or the puchiness, to kick through to the mix more. Without that, as the mic sits, it doesn't sound much different than any other microphone. This would be great if I had the money to have an interface with effect on the drum so I could hear just the difference this makes, but I'm on a budget. If you're on a budget, don't have a summer job, don't have a job at all, a kid mowing lawns, whatever it may be, save your money until you have a better setup. Then upgrade. Unless you really want to start investing full-time in your drum mixing/recording.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Punchy
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Budget Sound
- Quick Fic Mic
- Quick Fix Mic
Comments about Gear One MK1000 Kick Drum Mic:
Just got this mic, and it's really great so far. Has a good bassy punch.
Not much to say other than that, it's a very great mic for the price, does what it's suppose to.
I wouldn't suggest using this over the leading mics like the Beta 52 os D6, but it's a very great mic on a budget.
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Guitar Amp
- Price
Cons
Best Uses
- 15" Speaker
- Guitar Amp
Comments about Gear One MK1000 Kick Drum Mic:
I do not drum... I have no drums to mic...
On whim I tried this on a guitar amp... here's the experiment:
1. pro tools to record 5 tracks at the same time from the same amp (different mics and placement)
2. amp - gretch super base with 2 cabs (one old fender with 2 15" speakers and one Hartkee with 4 12s).
3. Mics used...
MXL Guitar Pro on 12"
MXL 910 on 15"
Sure SM57 on 12"
MK 1000 (this one) on 15"
I recorded about 5 minutes of stuff ranging from soft, highs and lows...
This mic was run through a cheap Art Preamp... the results...
EXCELLENT!!! It not only held its own, but in some ways provided even more range and smooth feel than the others. Certainly captured the lows of the 15" speaker well. I won't say it was better, nor worse, than the other mics I compared…. but certainly offered a very appealing track that added to the others nicely.
All in all.... I can't comment on drums... but for guitar amp recording at this price... about as good as can be expected. I suggest matching with the SM57 for two simultaneous recordings and you will have nice complimentary stuff to work with between he tracks.
I ordered a second.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Great value
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
Comments about Gear One MK1000 Kick Drum Mic:
got two of these mics on a 'stupid deal of the day' sale. i'm using them to mic cajons at the soundhole in conjunction with small condenser's to mic the face of the drums. no complaints really. For what i need, these do the job easily and give me the tonal character i require to round the sound out nicely. i will most certainly be upgrading these mics, in time, but for the price that i paid i'm satisfied with my purchase and the shopping experience at musician's friend. thank you.
Pros
Cons
- Bulky/Heavy
- Limited Functions
- Poor Sound Quality
- Unreliable
Best Uses
- Home Studio
- Performances
Comments about Gear One MK1000 Kick Drum Mic:
Will not recommended this product
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Breaks Easily
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Performances
Comments about Gear One MK1000 Kick Drum Mic:
I have small 18" bass drum and this micro picks up the right sound. I only need this to accent the bass in a small room. Now I don't have to hit the bass drum as hard as I use to.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Great value
Cons
- NONE YET
Best Uses
- Events
- Live performance
- Performances
Comments about Gear One MK1000 Kick Drum Mic:
I have been looking for a kick mic to use for live performances, but couldn't justify spending the big money for the Beta 52. I must admit that I was skeptical about the performance of this mic, but after reading the reviews, I decided to "roll the dice" on this one, and I'm glad I did. It works great! (Especially for the sale price that I got it for)! Yeah, it's not the Beta 52, or AKG D112, or (insert your favorite high end kick mic here, but it gets the job done very well! (I think I'll get a second one as a backup). For drummers on a budget, here's what I use for my mic rig. The MK1000 for the kick, the Shure SM 57 for the snare, and the Digital Reference DRDK7 kit for the rest, minus the kick mic included with that set. Don't discard the kick mic that comes with that kit though, I understand that it works great for a gong drum application. Once you make it big & get an endorsement deal from (insert your favorite brand here), you'll forget all about the economy route, but until then these mics will serve you very well!
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Gear One MK1000 Kick Drum Mic:
I bought this mic because a previous kick mic had been giving me fits and I needed a backup. The MK1000 had a tremendous price and I figured...sure, why not.
Turns out this is a great mic for the money! It does need a little EQ to bring out the frequencies mandatory for a kick drum. I have it mounted to an internal isolation system to help with any subsonic transmissions and low end buildup.
I'm sure this mic would also be well suited on bass cabinets and guitar cabs if you're looking for some extra low end.
Pros
- Price
Cons
- Sensitivity
Best Uses
Comments about Gear One MK1000 Kick Drum Mic:
Does what it should for the price.
The Positive: It will capture whatever your kick drum is throwing at it (good or bad). It does a fine with both the "punch" as well as the "deeper" frequencies. It's actually surprisingly accurate with it's response.
The Negative: It's sensitive. There is no shielding or absorption of ambient sounds. You lightly touch any part of the mic or the stand, you'll know it. It'll capture people walking around. It'll pick-up conversations on stage. Etc...
At the price, I figured I'd grab one in hopes of a hidden gem. It's not. It's a good value for the price. Nothing more. And it never hurts to have a back-up. Things happen, and it could get a person by as a temporary fix.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Sounds great
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
- Kick drum
Comments about Gear One MK1000 Kick Drum Mic:
This is a great mic. For the price, try it. You will not be disappointed. It has great tonal qualities. Prob most similar to the Audix D6.
