E 602 II : Great Kick drum mic

We're currently recording an album and half way through I just gave up trying to get a decent sound with the generic mic we were using that came as part of one of those cheaper drum mic sets. With the snare you can always just grab an SM57 but everybody really should have a good quality dedicated kick drum mic. The first few tracks I have recorded with this have been an instant improvement. This mic needs far less E.Q. and general 'work' to get a decent sound than the mic we were using. You can feel the kick now without trying to tighten it and push levels up, it has just appeared there in the mix. It has a nice thump to the sound, with a bit of click. I've tried it just outside the hole on the rear skin and also just inside, but not just behind the beater position (yet). My impression is that it's not too fussy with position, although the sound does change as you would expect, when the mic is moved around. To that end I think it is good for the project studio where compromises are made with acoustics and equipment - this mic takes the thought out of it, just chuck it in the bass drum and record and good results should be gained. Another good thing is it is light, so mic stands don't stray due to weight, although with the plastic mount built in, it could I suppose break and there are more solid mics, but it is well engineered and should last well. Good buy, recommended!