sE Electronics V PACK ARENA Black Drum Microphone Kit

The V PACK ARENA Black Drum Microphone Kit from sE Electronics includes one V KICK Black for a bass drum, three V BEAT Blacks and V CLAMPs for Toms, one V7 X Black for a snare, a matched pair of sE8 condensers for your overhead cymbals, and a plastic flight case with an empty space to accommodate your favorite hi-hat mic. This 7-piece microphone kit is designed to mic an entire drum kit for studio, rehearsal, and live stage applications.

Primarily designed for kick drums, floor-toms, and electric bass, the sE Electronics V Kick is a dynamic microphone with a supercardioid polar pattern. It's intended to be quite versatile, with four different tonalities thanks to two switches mounted on the rear of the mic. One switch controls the frequency content of the midrange, while the other changes the high-frequency capture of the V Kick.

At the heart of the V Kick is its DMC7 SB capsule, which utilizes an aluminum voice coil for a transient-rich sound and a bottom end extending low enough to record the fundamental frequencies of kick drums and basses. Its supercardioid pickup pattern ensures little bleed, helping you isolate the sound-source from other drums or cymbals. The capsule is suspended inside the mic to keep it decoupled from mechanical vibration, shocks, jolts, and other issues. The mic's all-metal housing is rugged, making the mic suitable for live use on the road. A gold-plated XLR connector helps to provide a reliable signal connection. With a windscreen built into the mic, it's already internally protected against winds, plosives, and extraneous noise. A black windscreen and a knurled nut for third-party mounting kits are included.

Thanks to the integrated tone switches, you can secure a rounded midrange with a softer high end, a scooped midrange with a defined high end, or the complete opposite: A scooped midrange with a softer high-end, or a round midrange with a softer high end. This allows you to use the mic with all sorts of styles of kick drum, from big-band jazz to aggressive metal.

The same is true for basses. You can tailor this mic for something that complements a round, vintage Ampeg tone, or a more modern back-pickup style. These switches are positioned on the rear of the mic, and this helps with live-sound functionality. With different bands switching their instruments between sets, this mic can be of service in keeping changeover time to a minimum in club venues.

Note: these switches are recessed slightly into the mic body and require a small flathead screwdriver or similar implement to switch between settings.

The V KICK Black also has an integrated swivel joint that allows for easy positioning inside or outside a kick drum. Its extremely low profile allows it to fit easily through the drum head port, and the XLR cable and mic stand mount are in parallel to minimize cable clutter. Please remember to securely tighten the swivel clamp whenever adjusting it, so as to prevent the mic from sagging during a performance or recording.

The custom DMC7 SB capsule offers the same technologies and features as its siblings within the acclaimed V7 and V7 X, including the innovative, specialized aluminum voice coil. While the V7 X is optimized for most other instruments, the capsule in the V KICK has been custom-tuned for the very lowest and loudest tones.