Electro-Voice PL33 - Supercardioid dynamic kick drum microphone with contoured response and excellent off-axis rejection

Electro-Voice PL33 - Supercardioid dynamic kick drum microphone with contoured response and excellent off-axis rejection

The Electro-Voice PL33 is a PL Series supercardioid dynamic microphone specifically designed to capture the punch , snap, and body of kick drums and other low-frequency instruments. Its factory-contoured response provides a deep low end and a presence boost that helps define the beater’s attack without extreme EQ. The tight supercardioid pattern provides excellent isolation from the rest of the kit and the PA, improving gain-before-feedback. Constructed from die-cast zinc with a satin black finish and a fine Memraflex grille , it withstands intensive touring and studio use. Connecting via a 3-pin XLR , it requires no power and delivers professional specifications: 20 Hz – 10 kHz , 0.63 mV/Pa (≈ −64 dBV/Pa), and 150 Ω .

Main features

• Kick drum design : “mix-ready” response curve with tight bass and defined beater presence.
• Tight supercardioid pattern to isolate the kick drum from nearby cymbals, amps, and monitors.
• Dynamic transducer with neodymium magnet : high output level and fast transient response.
• Touring Construction : Zamak (die-cast zinc) body, Memraflex grille and textured black finish.
• Instant integration : 150 Ω balanced, standard XLR , pin 2 positive .
• Common accessories : locking stand/clip (European adapter included) and zipper bag .

Product benefits

• Defined and punchy kick drum sound , ready to fit into the mix with minimal tweaking.
• Less leakage from the rest of the kit and the PA thanks to its narrow directivity.
• Quick setup in studio or stage: compact size and locking foot adapter.
• Proven reliability for rental companies, venues, and touring musicians.

Use cases

• Bass drum (inside or outside the shell) live and studio.
• Bass toms , orchestral bass drums and bass cabinets .
• Low-frequency percussion in compact setups.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does it need power? No. It's a passive dynamic microphone.
• What is the polarity? Positive pressure on the diaphragm generates positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3.
• What's included? Locking foot adapter (with Euro-thread ) and zippered soft pouch .

Description for projects

Electro-Voice PL33 Kick Drum Microphone; dynamic transducer with neodymium magnet; supercardioid pattern ; response 20 Hz–10 kHz ; open-circuit voltage 0.63 mV/Pa (≈ −64 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz); impedance 150 Ω (low-Z, balanced); 3-pin XLR connector ( pin 2 positive ); die-cast zinc housing with satin black finish and Memraflex grille ; dimensions approx. Ø 59.2 × 141.5 mm (D × H); net weight 364 g (shipping weight approx. 672 g ); includes locking stand adapter and bag.