Capturing a fat, punchy kick drum sound has a lot to do with the type of microphone you're using. A great kick drum mic has to be able to handle tons of SPL, particularly at low frequencies that can quickly distort a number of microphones. Leading mic manufacturers have stepped up to the challenge in designing microphones specifically tailored for the sound and level of a bass drum, even employing built-in EQ curves or switches to change the frequency response depending on the desired sound. Have a look at Reverb's selection of tried-and-true kick mics and get the tone you've been looking for.