Kick Hole Cutter

I recommend cutting a port hole in the kick reso head because it gives you more attack and definition, especially with budget mics. This hole cutter is cheap but genuinely useful if you’re setting up a home recording kick sound.

Pros

+Cheap, practical tool for adding a kick port
+Helps increase attack and definition in the kick sound
+Makes kick mic placement easier near the port

Cons

-A port hole changes the feel/sound, so it’s not for every style

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Kick Hole Cutter

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Highlights

+Cheap, practical tool for adding a kick port
+Helps increase attack and definition in the kick sound
+Makes kick mic placement easier near the port

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Gideon Waxman