First off we will listen to the sound that the Shure Beta52 lends to a kick drum. This will immediately be followed by the main event. Two barbarians of bass will meet on the field of battle. The Shure Beta52 will duke it out with the Electro-Voice N/D868.

While both handle the application quite well there are marked differences to the sound they deliver. The EV is definitely a bit more scooped while the Shure treble bump (which provides the sound of the beater) is lower in frequency and delivers a bit of thwack. Which will give us the thump we desire? Check out the video to find out.