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Unique Products for Creative Sound Recording. Made in Australia by Sound Engineer Al Smith on Whadjuk Country, Perth.
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The Gravity mic picks up vibrations from surfaces instead of sound waves through the air, giving a unique sonic perspective on sound sources.
This reel demos the difference between a normal mic and the Gravity, especially how the gravity rejects the sound of the drill when its not touching the wood.
#sounddesign #foley #soundscapes #experimentalmusic #pianorecording
11 May 2026
The anatomy of the Alien8 microphone
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Two identical capsules (headphone drivers), one facing forward and one facing back. The front of each figure 8 capsule is brighter than the rear so the three position switch gives you three tonal variations.
The Alien8 is a dynamic mic with some unique properties, lots of low end capture with a really detailed mid range. Perfect for sitting sound sources up front in the mix with little or no EQ. Kick drums and bass amps love the Alien8, on stage or in the studio.
22 Feb 2026
Kind words on the Alien8 microphone from some of our favorite studio professionals 💚👽💚
Designed and made in Perth, Australia, the Alien8 figure 8 dynamic microphone is designed for low frequency sources that need to have a detailed mid range. It really shines on kick drums, bass amps and even guitar amps by capturing lots of low end and plenty of presence. Reviews of the Alien8 from engineers and users describe the almost 'finished' sound it gives, needing little or no EQ to effortlessly place sounds up front in the mix.
#alien8 #draliensmith #recordingstudio #recordingengineer #audioengineer
05 Feb 2026
Love seeing a Deluxe Kick Mount holding an AKG D112 AND a DrAlienSmith SubMic onstage at @bar_alive
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*Repost*
年末へ向けて
新宿 Bar aLiveは益々進化します!
DrAlienSmith
The Deluxe Kick Mount導入!
ドラムキックマイク
Sub MicとAkG D-112の2本を1本の変幻自在なアダプターでTRIAD-ORBIT M2-Rをかましてステレオバーでジョイント!地面に置いてたマイクスタンドが2本一気になくなりスッキリ♪
アベンドート瀬戸さんいつも早急発送ありがとうございます😊
#DrAlienSmith
12 Nov 2026
Absolutely stoked to see the Alien8 mic used in the brand new @andysneap @toontrack Ezdrummer expansion pack, Metal Machine 2 🤘👽💚
Andy is the king of metal production, his trade mark drum sounds are always punchy and clear so to see his two Alien8 V2 mics in front of the kick drums makes a lot of sense.
The Alien8 figure 8 twin capsule dynamic microphone is now up to Version 3 which features a new look with the same capsules, transformer and sound as the V2.
Thanks to @deathwaveaudio for the heads up 👏
04 Nov 2026
Alien8 + DirtMic on the kit with FOH engineer @leemcmahon on the current @sombr run of shows in the US 💚👽💚 Amazing, thanks Lee!
"The Alien8 is my new favourite mic for kick drum, hands down. It does something that normally takes multiple mics and a lot of processing and puts it into one place. It’s been super reliable on the road, lives in the kick drum with its mounting system and hasn’t moved an inch since we added it in rehearsals.
We also added the DirtMic for some added midrange texture to the drums - it makes the snare and toms sound like a great sample pack, ready to go on a fader."
Lee McMahon, FOH Engineer for Sombr, 1975, Zayn and many more.
02 Nov 2026
Great to see the Deluxe Kick Mount in action during rehearsals for the upcoming @maisykay shows with FOH engineer @mikeavenaim 💚👽👍
In this case, the DKM is mounted onto the leg of a @mapexglobal kick drum while holding the @austrian_audio OC-B6 microphone.
29 Oct 2026
Stock Update: 5 only SubMics are now available at the DrAlienSmith webstore, link in bio 👽👌 These have been sold out for a month now so please get in quick if you have been waiting. "Global issues" are currently stretching my supply chains so it will probably be another month before I have enough parts to make more.
Thanks for your patience 🙏
24 Oct 2026
Every drum brand has different thickness kick legs and the Deluxe Kick Mount fits on most 👽👌 Shout out to @megamusiconline Myaree who let me get some photo evidence on as many brands as I could over the weekend 🤝
So far I can confirm that modern ranges of @officialtamadrums @mapexdrums @ludwigdrumshq @pdpdrums and @yamahadrumsofficial work well with the DKM. More brand confirmations to come.
If your kick drum has the thinner, vintage style legs, the DKM doesn't currently fit them but I am looking into solutions, hopefully have some news soon.
19 Oct 2026
So good to see the Alien8 mic in the kick and out on the road with the legend @aaronsteele_damn @fosterthepeople + FOH engineer @robbiebarr____
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📷 by @zbirdsongphoto
15 Oct 2026
Love seeing the Alien8 mic out on the road with the awesome @jeffmatz_bass and FOH engineer @angrynorsegods for the latest @highonfireband shows.
Left cab has the Alien8 V3, right cab has the Alien8 V2. What a set up, absolutely huge!
📸 by Dave Clark
11 Oct 2026
Shout out to producer and engineer @peteraaronking for leaving this awesome review of the Gravity Contact Microphone. Great tip about the wood sound board too!
03 Oct 2026
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