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I use a d112 and do the following--
Make a copy of the kick track so that you have two tracks.
High pass one at like 200hz, and then find a frequency to boost for the click sound at around 3k to 4k to get a snap on the Hi Kick track and compress it. You will have to find the best sounding eq setting yourself by cranking the EQ notch way up and then bring it down a bit. You can also eliminate the high frequencies at around 10 to 15k to get rid of some bleeding.
Then low pass the other at the same range if not a bit lower, maybe even around 100hz. Then you can boost the lows (as much as you need for a chest thumping sound around 50hz on the low track and compress it.
So, now you can adjust the levels and bring up the low kick or high kick as much as is needed. You may need to adjust the low and high pass frequencies to your tasting.
This method ALSO works great for bass guitar -- you can even slap some distortion on the high track to your tastes if needed- and do not distort the low track in order to keep it thick.
OPTIONAL: First gate your tracks, and then apply an envelope curve if needed (to lengthen or shorten the kick blast).
As I said, it works real well for me, and I can get a good snap this way. And tune your kick to the song if you can.
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