Menu Close

What size is a KickPort?

What size 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 does a bass drum port do?

Having a drum port gives the drum better projection and more attack. You can easily add or remove dampening and quickly change your drum sound by having a ported bass drum head. We suggest installing a mic hole port if you play live or where a sound tech would need to mic your drum for recording.

Should I cut a hole in my kick drum?

It’s important to begin by saying you don’t need a bass drum port hole. It comes down to the sound you want, and personal preference. Cutting a port hole in your bass drum changes the sound, and gives you the ability to do a few other things.

Why do people cut holes in bass drums?

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.

Should I port my bass drum head?

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 choose Kickport®?

Both for the audience and players, the award-winning patented KickPort® products deliver audible improvements to maximize the sound properties and tonal qualities like no other products or devices in the world. Sound Matters! Hello Kickport Family! We hope you are all staying safe and healthy.

How many kicks should you feel at 28 weeks?

Any movement is good,” Cheney says. But once you hit your third trimester at 28 weeks, baby’s kicks become stronger and more predictable, and you can start in on your kick counts. Once you’re ready to start doing kick counts, you’ll be timing how long it takes to feel 10 movements.

When can you start counting baby’s kick counts?

“Earlier than 28 weeks, baby doesn’t have a pattern yet. Any movement is good,” Cheney says. But once you hit your third trimester at 28 weeks, baby’s kicks become stronger and more predictable, and you can start in on your kick counts. Once you’re ready to start doing kick counts, you’ll be timing how long it takes to feel 10 movements.

How to do kick counts during pregnancy?

How To Do Kick Counts. “Get a paper and pen and mark it down.” Most women reach the 10 count within the first 30 minutes. If you aren’t at 10 movements after two hours, or if there’s a noticeable or long-term change from the norm, give your doctor a call. “She may want to bring you in and put you on a monitor,” Cheney says.