Detail 01
30Hz to 8.5kHz response
Deliberately rolled off up top. Captures the low thud and beater attack without cymbal wash bleeding in.
Product detailSKU #1274319727330
Heil SoundPR 48 Kick Drum Microphone
1/5
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 269 dollar large-diaphragm cardioid dynamic voiced specifically for kick drum, with a presence rise at 4.5kHz and 148dB SPL handling.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Inside or just outside the kick drum port
- Bass cabinets and floor toms at high volume
- Live stages where drum bleed needs controlling
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- General vocal or instrument duty across the kit
- Sources needing extended top end above 8.5kHz
- Anyone wanting one mic for the whole drum kit
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
4dB rise at 4500Hz
A built-in bump where beater click lives, so the kick cuts through a mix with less EQ.
Detail 03
148dB SPL handling
Takes the pressure inside a kick drum without distorting. No pad or attenuator needed.
Detail 04
-40dB rejection at 180 degrees
Strong rejection directly behind the mic, so snare and hi-hat bleed drops when you aim it correctly.
Detail 05
1.5 inch dynamic element
Large diaphragm moves more air at low frequencies, giving the low-end weight a small capsule can't.
Detail 06
570 g weight
Heavy. Use a solid short boom stand; lightweight stands will sag once it's inside the drum.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand, mount, clip or XLR cable included
- 02Needs an XLR preamp; no phantom power required
- 03Placement inside the shell versus at the port changes attack dramatically
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use the PR 48 on anything besides kick drum?
It works on bass cabinets and floor toms, where the low-end weight and 8.5kHz ceiling suit the source. It's not a general-purpose mic for vocals or cymbals.
02Do I need a pad with this mic?
No. It handles 148dB SPL, so it takes the level inside a kick drum without distorting. No inline pad or attenuator required.
03Does it need phantom power?
No. It's a dynamic microphone and generates its own signal. Connect it to any XLR input with a preamp.
04Will it pick up the rest of the kit?
Less than most. It's cardioid with -40dB rejection directly off the back, so aiming the rear at the snare and hats cuts bleed noticeably.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSound
- Frequency Response
- 30Hz-8.5kHz (4dB rise @ 4500Hz)
- Impedance
- 600 Ohms
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
1 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 570
3 detailsOther
- SPL Noise
- 148dB
- Generating Element
- 1.5 inch large diaphragm, dynamic, cardioid (1.1 mV/Pa; 30 - 8,000Hz)
- Rejection
- -40dB @ 180 degrees off-axis / +148dB SPL
