Shure BETA 91A Kick Drum Microphone - Half-Cardioid Condenser Mic with Integrated Preamplifier and XLR Connector, Low Profile Design - Maximize Setup Efficiency While Minimizing Stage Clutter

This mic is so versatile! I use it for my acoustic kit, I also use it with my SPDSX Pro. I placed it on the floor in front of a speaker that I play out of and run it through the mains it works perfectly. I also use it to make up my Cajon. It does require 48 V phantom power, but that’s not a problem. It’s high-quality and very durable. I also use it in conjunction with an AKGD 112. Perfect combo! Highly recommended.

Super punchy, sounds just like a bass drum mic should. Using in studio, inside a Ludwig Classic Maple 16x20" bass drum! Good times!

Bought this for my band cause we had been going through different kick microphones to get a good sound. I work as an audio engineer for live sound and this is a go to for me for live sound. We had access to the usual suspects. D6, beta 52, akgD112. Wasn’t getting what we needed in the ears. As an experiment i got this old standby and it was exactly what we needed. Love it.

I use this for kick drums. Even if a kick drum doesn't have the hole in the front, you can just place this in front of the kick drum and it works awesome without feedback! I've even put it next to the kick drum pedal to achieve more attack without any issues! Very versatile mic that will give you great gain before feedback and solid low end performance!

I use this thing as a kick mic and it’s probably the best you can get. You can make an 18” kick sound massive, or a 24” sound small and delicate. The detail and range is unmatched. The mounting point on the bottom also allows me to hanging it on walls or the ceiling as an experimental room mic in the studio.

I read a few articles on using multiple kick drum mics for live sound. I normally use a Shure beta 52 A or an Audix D6. These sound great on a properly tuned drum. The first time I used the 91A in addition to the other mics the room was filled with tight kick drum hits. I was able to use both mics to get the sound I wanted in a live setting. I typically use JBL SRX cabs with JBL STX subs. I loaned the 91A to my church for our kick drum. We have a heavier rock/metal style drummer and associated drum sound and style. He unfortunately is locked in a drum cage. We (sound guys) don't like the somewhat muffled sound. It is not bad but cage-free is much more open sounding. The second mic (91A) allowed us to get a fatter kick sound out of out PA, which is a tripple JBL VRX array and subs sunk into concrete inserts under the stage.

This is the mic that will end my bass drum mic journey. It sounds great by itself and eliminates the need for a bass drum mic stand on stage. It’s solidly built and perfect in functionality. I’m very pleased.

I originally purchased this mic to reside in my bass drum as we were just getting ready to start recording some original songs. Enter Covid - no more gig space which meant no more electrified practice or recording. We switched to outside practice and I've tried using this mic at the base of my cajon. My cajon has a space where I can run the wire inside the unit and its turned out to be awesome - I now am recording my rhythm tracks with a mic on the front surface and this second mic on the inside for low punchiness. Really loving the sound.