Musicians are at the mercy of their microphones. If you do not have good-timbre mics, you cannot record quality tunes. And nobody wants to hear a shoddy version of a tune you worked so hard on. One subject that seems to beget a lot of bewilderment is kick-drum microphones. It is perhaps beneficial to grasp what kinds (and how many types) of kick drum mics there are, so here are the broad categories:

Large diaphragm condensers-These will be fantastic for singing but also for bass drums

Broadcast Dynamics-These are high-end dynamic mics with smooth EQ profiles. They can be used for kick drums and broadcast.

Dual-Element Mics-These are professional kick microphones with two transducers. Together they are optimized for grabbing different sounds.

Interface Mics-These are also known as Pressure Zone Microphones, or PZM for short. The edge mics provide broad coverage and sparkling pick-up.

Loudspeaker Transducers-These are purpose-built bass instrument microphones. They are created from amplifier or headset drivers. These are overall quite good at picking up low frequencies.

Modified Dynamics-These mics have scooped mids. The most common and well-known bass drum microphones are modified dynamic mics.

Of course, any drummer wishes for a hard-hitting, high-fidelity sound that will make their beats appear professional. But, an additional thing to remember is whether or not your drum microphone equipment can be easily disassembled and taken with you everywhere. If you are an instrumentalist, you must have the reliable and transportable gear for the road. You will also want to make sure your gear is long lasting.

In general, any mic can be used as a bass drum mic, but these categories should present you a sense of what to count on with several types of microphones. Using the correct drum microphones can either heighten or diminish the nature of your recordings, so make sure you have the proper kit. Play around with what you have until you have achieved the ultimate sound.