Description

The Earthworks KickPad solves a problem every drummer and engineer knows well: dialing in a kick drum tone from scratch, session after session. Instead of chasing EQ curves and mic placement tricks, you simply patch the KickPad into the mic line feeding your cardioid kick mic, and the shaping happens automatically — the same repeatable result every time you set up.

It’s not limited to kick drums, either. Because the KickPad passively reworks the signal path, it can turn a standard cardioid mic into a kick-style tone generator for bass cabinets or even vocals when you want that thick, front-loaded character. Since it’s a purely passive design, there’s no phantom power required, and it plays nicely with both condenser and dynamic microphones on any 3-pin XLR connection.

Its simplicity is the whole point: no menus, no batteries, no learning curve. Load it into your live rig for consistent kick tone show after show, or keep one in the studio for quick tracking sessions where time at the kit is limited.

Passive design — no phantom power needed
Plug-and-play operation via standard 3-pin XLR
Works with condenser or dynamic microphones
Delivers instant, repeatable kick drum tone
Suited for both live sound and studio recording

For drummers, FOH engineers, and studio owners who’d rather spend time playing than tweaking, the KickPad turns any compatible mic into a dependable kick drum tool in seconds.