Why? A bass drum hole on the lower half of the head gives more options for placing a microphone. Engineers can use a small or large boom stand, or a table-top stand for the bass drum mic. A port hole placed at the very bottom of the drumhead can sometimes be harder to mic.
How do you install a kick drum head?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qijkMpU3j-s
How do you cut a bass drum port?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECzt8APT0cU
How do I uninstall KickPort?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxHT_kFs_80
What is a kick port?
When it comes down to it, the bass drum might be my favorite piece of the kit. According to the company, “It ports the kick drum in the same manner as a bass reflex speaker cabinet, which boosts low frequencies.” The piece is designed to focus the exiting air, and this compression is designed to add punch to the sound.
How big is a KickPort?
FEATURES The KickPort can be used on drums 16″—28″ in diameter; ports the kick in the same manner as a bass reflex speaker; adds punch, increases volume, and deepens the tone.
What is a KickPort?
The KickPort is a tuned port that fits right in the hole of your bass drum head with amazing results. Detail the sound of your drum by tuning it with the KickPort installed, you will love the tone and punch you get.
Should I cut a hole in my kick drum?
However, don't cut the port hole too close to the edge or you'll risk weakening the drumhead. Bass drum hole placement in the center is not recommended. A center port hole cuts the sustain almost completely, meaning no ringing and a brighter (higher-pitch) sound.
Why do kick drums have holes?
The main idea behind holes in drums is to capture the desired bass drum sound. If the head size of the bass drum is 16 or 18, usually the drummers do not prefer/cut the hole in the resonant head. As it crosses the 18 inch mark, it needs something for the sound to travel and mic it up!