Electro-Voice ND68 Microphone
Best microphone for capturing powerful bass drum sounds in any setting.
This is the heavy-duty workhorse you want when you need to capture massive, thumping low-end without the bleed from the rest of the kit. It handles punishing sound pressure levels with ease, trading off subtle nuance for an aggressive, punchy clarity that cuts right through a dense mix.
$199.00
at
Klarna
Who it's for
- Drummers and sound engineers seeking a professional, impactful kick drum tone.
- Live sound engineers and studio producers in busy, multi-instrument environments.
- Drummers and engineers needing consistent, distortion-free performance for loud playing.
Who should skip it
- Musicians or studios needing a single microphone for diverse recording tasks.
- Engineers preferring a neutral mic or a different bass drum character.
- Drummers with limited internal bass drum space or specific mic positioning needs.
Performance breakdown
Low-end definition
Captures deep, punchy frequencies with remarkable clarity and minimal mud.
SPL handling
Easily manages the intense air pressure of aggressive kick drum hits.
Off-axis isolation
Supercardioid pattern effectively rejects bleed from cymbals and nearby stage noise.
Build durability
Die-cast zinc and Memraflex grille survive the rigors of constant touring.
Transient response
Fast attack captures the snap of the beater hitting the drumhead.
Interference rejection
Humbucking coil keeps signal clean even in electrically noisy stage environments.
Key Specs
Frequency Response
20 - 11,000 Hz
Impedance
150 Ω
Maximum SPL
> 140 dB
Dimensions
2.39" x 5.63"
Net Weight
0.824 lbs
Case Material
Die Cast Zinc
Connector Type
3-Pin XLR
Element
Dynamic
Polar Pattern
Supercardioid
Connectivity
XLR
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