Big, Punchy Kick Drum Sound – Feel the Power of Every Beat!
There's nothing quite like a great bass drum sound. That solid, powerful low end you can feel, the punch of the beater and the definition that keeps every kick clear and commanding in the mix. Whether you're playing on stage or recording in the studio, the kick drum provides the foundation that holds the entire rhythm section together.
Meet the Miktek T200 – a professional supercardioid dynamic microphone developed specifically to capture the depth, power and musical character of kick drums and other bass-rich instruments. Combining a custom-designed neodymium capsule with a specially developed Miktek output transformer, the T200 delivers a full, robust sound with tight, punchy lows and the articulation needed to reproduce every beat with clarity.
With its focused pickup pattern, high sound pressure level capability and rugged metal construction, the T200 is ready for demanding live performances, rehearsals and studio recording sessions. And at an attractive price, it's a compelling choice for drummers and sound engineers who appreciate powerful bass drum sound without unnecessary complexity.
Deep Bass, Powerful Attack and a Solid Foundation for Your Mix
A great kick drum microphone needs to do more than simply reproduce low frequencies. It must capture the weight and body of the drum while preserving the attack that allows each beat to remain distinct alongside bass guitars, keyboards and the rest of the band.
The Miktek T200 has been voiced specifically for this demanding task. Its full, robust frequency response delivers low-frequency power with a smooth and controlled character, while retaining the definition needed to make the kick drum speak clearly.
On a tight, controlled rock kick, the T200 can capture the solid punch of the beater and the body of the drum. On a deeper, more resonant bass drum, it offers the low-frequency response needed to reproduce the weight and natural character of the instrument.
The result is a microphone designed to make your bass drum sound powerful and musical, whether you're creating a modern, tightly produced kick sound or capturing a more natural acoustic performance.
Phase-Coherent Bass Enhancement – Power Without Losing Definition
One of the most interesting details in the T200's design is its specialized low-frequency circuit. Miktek incorporates an inductor circuit in the audio path to provide a phase-coherent low-frequency boost that complements the microphone's overall response.
Rather than simply emphasizing the bass without regard to the rest of the sound, this circuit is designed to deliver a tight, smooth and even low-frequency response. It helps give the T200 the powerful foundation needed for kick drums while preserving the articulation and character of the instrument.
This combination of depth and control is especially valuable for live sound engineers, where a bass drum needs to deliver impact through a PA system without becoming indistinct in a dense mix.
In the studio, the same response provides a useful starting point for shaping the kick drum with microphone placement, equalization and compression, according to the musical style and the drummer's playing.
Supercardioid Pickup – Focus on the Kick, Not the Entire Drum Kit
Capturing a kick drum can be challenging, particularly on a busy stage or when placing the microphone inside the drum. Reflections within the shell, neighboring drums, cymbals and other instruments can all influence the microphone signal.
The T200 features a focused supercardioid polar pattern, designed to prioritize sound arriving from the front while reducing pickup from many off-axis directions.
Its specially developed capsule incorporates an acoustic labyrinth design that helps control the directional response. This makes the T200 particularly interesting for close-miking a kick drum, where focused pickup can help reduce unwanted reflections and spill.
With thoughtful positioning, the T200 can provide better separation from surrounding instruments and help engineers manage gain before feedback in live sound applications.
The result is more control over the sound you want to capture, whether you're working on a festival stage, in a rehearsal room or inside a professional recording studio.
Custom Neodymium Capsule and Miktek Output Transformer
Behind the T200's punchy, powerful sound is a carefully developed combination of microphone components. Its custom dynamic capsule uses a neodymium magnet and has been engineered for detailed and articulate reproduction of kick drums and other instruments with substantial low-frequency content.
The capsule is paired with a specially developed Miktek output transformer. This transformer is an important part of the microphone's signal path and contributes to the full, smooth and controlled response that makes the T200 well suited to demanding percussion and bass applications.
Together with the low-frequency enhancement circuit and acoustic labyrinth capsule construction, these components create a microphone designed to combine the immediate impact of a modern kick drum sound with the musical qualities associated with traditional high-quality dynamic microphones.
And because the T200 is a passive dynamic microphone, it connects to a conventional microphone input without requiring phantom power.
Ready for Loud Kick Drums and Powerful Bass Amplifiers
The T200 is designed to work with loud sound sources. With a maximum specified sound pressure level of 170 dB SPL, it is well suited to close-miking powerful kick drums and bass guitar cabinets.
In live sound reinforcement, this gives engineers a practical microphone for capturing high-energy performances. In the studio, it offers flexibility when recording drums and instruments where the microphone needs to handle substantial acoustic energy.
Whether you're working with a powerful rock drummer or a loud bass guitar rig, the T200's dynamic construction provides a robust and practical approach to capturing the performance.
Much More Than a Kick Drum Microphone
Although the T200 was developed specifically for kick drum, its full low-frequency response and focused supercardioid pickup also make it useful for other instruments.
On floor toms and other low-pitched drums, the T200 can capture the depth of the shell together with the attack of each strike. Its strong low-frequency reproduction makes it particularly interesting for larger toms where body and impact are essential.
For electric bass guitar amplifiers, the microphone can be positioned close to the speaker cabinet to capture the weight, articulation and tonal character of the amplified instrument.
Acoustic bass instruments are another interesting application. With suitable placement, the T200 can reproduce the instrument's body and low-frequency resonance while maintaining useful note definition.
That versatility makes the T200 a valuable microphone to keep available even when the drum kit isn't part of the session.
Experiment with Placement – Discover Your Kick Drum Sound
Small changes in microphone placement can make a remarkable difference to a kick drum recording, and the T200 gives you plenty of room to experiment.
Position the microphone closer to the beater side to explore a more pronounced attack and greater definition. Move it further away to capture more of the drum's overall resonance and low-frequency body. Depending on the construction of the drum and the desired sound, you can also experiment with placement near or inside the front head opening.
For live sound, a more focused placement can help achieve the punch and separation needed for a powerful mix. For studio recording, experimenting with distance and position provides creative possibilities for everything from tight rock drums to fuller, more natural acoustic kick sounds.
The T200's combination of controlled low-frequency response and focused pickup makes it an interesting tool for these recording techniques.
Rugged Construction – Built for Stage and Studio
Kick drum microphones need to withstand demanding environments. They are positioned close to vibrating drumheads, moving hardware and powerful sound sources, and they're frequently transported between rehearsals, concerts and recording sessions.
The Miktek T200 is built with a rugged steel grille and a durable die-cast metal body, providing the strength needed for regular professional use.
Its distinctive dark gray finish with black accents gives the microphone a clean, understated appearance that complements a wide range of drum kits and studio setups.
A standard microphone holder is included for flexible positioning on a conventional microphone stand, together with a protective case for convenient storage and transportation.
Professional Kick Drum Sound at an Attractive Price
The Miktek T200 brings together the qualities that make a professional kick drum microphone genuinely useful: powerful low-frequency reproduction, articulate attack, carefully engineered bass enhancement, focused supercardioid pickup and construction designed for repeated stage and studio use.
For drummers who want their kick to deliver impact and definition, and sound engineers looking for a robust microphone with a full, musical bass response, the T200 is an exciting addition to the microphone collection.
Key Features:
- Professional dynamic microphone specially developed for kick drums and bass-rich instruments
- Deep, powerful and punchy low-frequency response with clear attack and definition
- Custom-designed dynamic capsule with neodymium magnet
- Specially developed Miktek output transformer
- Inductor-based circuit providing phase-coherent low-frequency enhancement
- Supercardioid polar pattern for focused pickup and improved separation
- Acoustic labyrinth capsule construction for controlled directional response
- Frequency response: 50 Hz–10 kHz
- Maximum SPL: 170 dB
- Suitable for kick drum, floor toms, acoustic bass and bass guitar amplifiers
- High-SPL capability for demanding live sound and studio recording applications
- Passive dynamic design requiring no phantom power
- Rugged steel grille and durable die-cast metal body
- Dark gray finish with black accents
- Standard 3-pin XLR output
- Microphone stand holder and protective case included
Included: Miktek T200 dynamic kick drum microphone, standard microphone holder and protective case.
