Here are some key frequencies of a kick drum to pay close attention to when mixing. Keep in mind that fundamentals can change depending on the material, dimension and depth of the drum as well as other variants such as the type of head, the beater and the range of tuning.
60-80Hz - low end punch, fundamentals, weight
60-80Hz - low end punch, fundamentals, weight
100-200Hz - boominess (cut here to increase low end definition and make room for bass guitar
300-500Hz - boxiness (cut here to reduce the cardboard like sound, common for rock and metal kick drums)
1-3KHz - attack and snap (boost here to help cut through the mix, particularly guitars)
4-6KHz - beater, click, definition (boost here for extra beater definition, common on metal kick drums)
7-8KHz - air (gently boost here if needed for extra air but be careful with bleed, unless you have used a gate)
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