Which Boundary Mic is best for you? | Comparison

Simon compares six boundary mics to find out which sounds best for kick drum! Let us know in the comments which mic you liked best and why?

Interesting bits and pieces:
0:00 Intro
0:43 Shure Beta 91A
1:04 SE Electronics B8
1:45 Audix ADX60
2:05 beyerdynamic TG D71
2:26 Sennheiser E 901
2:46 Simon's Impressions
3:24 Single Hit Comparison
3:37 Which mic did you like best?

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[ericBcreator]

I was surprised the Behringer BA 19A was not included in the comparison (especially since the video was by Thomann).

[daltonidaho]

I like the Shure and Beyerdynamic the best! Just the right amount of high end attack. Thank you for the comparison.

[drummrboy]

I'm confused, were the sound samples WITH the 902 mixed in?

[ygorbarker]

How are the filter keys on the bl8 at the time of testing?

[justinreynolds]

I bought two behringer mics back when they came out a few years ago for $60 each. Best kick mic for live and studio ever. Has a switch to low cut and it's built like a tank. Takes phantom and lights up so you know if it's on. Thing is killer. Made so many awesome recordings with it. Also used the other as a room mic before and crushed it with a api2500. Killer mics ppl. It's a sleeper.

[inzanestrings]

I've head the beyerdynamic one for a good while now and love how it mixes with other mics, but it also sounds quite good on its own to me

[EgyPeti]

For me the Beyerdynamic is the best. Adds depth and punch at the same time and has clear attack.

[cassio_zambotto]

tg d71 is deeper and dryer (also more scooped), I love it! t-bone sounds pretty amazing tho.

[wolfgangraab.twoday]

sE sounds exactly like the t.bone! So here I would choose the t.bone. I have 2 Behringer ba19-a and love them. I actually pushed recommended it to a lot of pro drummers in Denmark and they ended up loving it as well. LOL.. I should have gotten a commission from Thomann ;-)

[kasomeno]

I believe the SE BL8 has filter options, "classic" and "modern", which could get it closer to the brighter mics tested here.

[FR]

Where did you get that foam under the mics? Thanks fot this video.

[willymccabe]

I bought a Behringer 19a two years ago and I've never looked back. Best $80 I've ever spent on a piece of drum gear. Total no brainer for boundary condenser mic.

[TheSafetysheep]

What’s the awesome foam pad in the kick

[MattiaRaggiDrum]

Hi, I'm Mattia, the 15-year-old drummer from Italy remember 😁😎?. I have the bheringer BA19A which I think is equal to the BD 500 Beta. I love this microphone, it also has a frequency cut button. It costs around €100. Come and see me on the channel. ❤ ps: As soon as I have all the microphones I will do my first cover with good audio.😅

[jason.martin]

great drummer and demo! 421 sounds great on your snare as well

[benimartin]

Which micro is on The snare in This vídeo?

[bhairav]

Best one is Beyerdynamic! Looking forward to get one from you guys! Btw what’s that thing you use to hold the mics in place? Seems like a very clever tool to have in the studio🤩

[drummerhoward]

I have Audix one with Audix d6 best sound in my metal band

[d-rock]

I like the beyerdynamic tg d71 on it’s own. Otherwise the e901 paired up with the e902, compliments nicely.

[DeluxeTriple]

i would just use the senheiser. that is a great mic.