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April 11, 2024
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Find Killer Drum Mics for Any Budget
As any recording engineer knows, microphone choice makes a big impact on your drum sound. Whether you're going for studio-clean, something a little grittier, or garage-style trash, your mic choice and placement is going to be key.
When recording drums, a lot also depends on your room, the sound you're aiming for, and many other factors. Our Drum Mic Buying Guide is intended to provide a starting point and help get ideas flowing, so you can create your own killer drum sound. Want to talk to a gear expert about drum mics? No problem -- give us a call at 866-ZZOUNDS (866-996-8637).
With brands like Shure, AKG, Neumann, Telefunken, and more, as well as our easy, no-interest payment plans, zZounds has all your studio recording needs covered.
When recording drums, a lot also depends on your room, the sound you're aiming for, and many other factors. Our Drum Mic Buying Guide is intended to provide a starting point and help get ideas flowing, so you can create your own killer drum sound. Want to talk to a gear expert about drum mics? No problem -- give us a call at 866-ZZOUNDS (866-996-8637).
With brands like Shure, AKG, Neumann, Telefunken, and more, as well as our easy, no-interest payment plans, zZounds has all your studio recording needs covered.
Best Mics for Bass Drum
Tight and in-the-pocket, or big and boomy? Get the bass drum sound you need with these mics from AKG, Neumann, and Shure.
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Shure Beta 91A Half-Cardioid Boundary Condenser Microphone
$249.00
- No Credit Check6 x$41.50
- No Credit Check4 x$62.25
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Shure Beta 52A Kick Drum and Bass Microphone
$199.00
- No Credit Check6 x$33.17
- No Credit Check4 x$49.75
Best Mics for Snare
You can't go wrong with a Shure SM57 -- but there are other options too, especially if you're looking for a little more high-end crispness in your snare sound. Check out these great snare mics from Shure, Telefunken, Beyerdynamic, and Lauten.
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Telefunken M80-SH Low-Profile Dynamic Supercardioid Microphone
$249.00
- No Credit Check6 x$41.50
- No Credit Check4 x$62.25
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Beyerdynamic M 201 Small-Diaphragm Dynamic Microphone
$399.99
- 8 x$50.00
- No Credit Check6 x$66.66
- No Credit Check4 x$100.00
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Lauten Audio Snare Mic Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
$398.00
- 8 x$49.75
- No Credit Check6 x$66.33
- No Credit Check4 x$99.50
Best Mics for Toms
Often an easy way to pick out a pro recording from a home demo, great-sounding toms help key moments shine. Get the boomy, crisp, or natural sound you need with these tom mics from Sennheiser, Electro-Voice, and Audix.
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Sennheiser MD 421-II Dynamic Cardioid Microphone
$429.00
- 8 x$53.63
- No Credit Check6 x$71.50
- No Credit Check4 x$107.25
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Sennheiser e904 Tom and Snare Drum Microphone with Clamp
$199.00
- No Credit Check6 x$33.17
- No Credit Check4 x$49.75
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Electro-Voice ND44 Dynamic Tight Cardioid Drum Microphone
$129.00
- No Credit Check6 x$21.50
- No Credit Check4 x$32.25
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Audix D4 Full Range Instrument Microphone
$179.00
- No Credit Check6 x$29.83
- No Credit Check4 x$44.75
Best Mics for Drum Overheads
Choose your overhead mics carefully, as they often determine the specific character of your drums. Whether you need a bright, clean sound or something more natural and warm, these mics from Neumann, Manley, Beyerdynamic, and Shure are great options. Hang a stereo pair over your kit, or try a single mono mic over the drummer's head.
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Neumann U 87 Ai Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone with Shock Mount, Case and Cable
$3,750.00
- Interest-Free Payment Plans
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Beyerdynamic M 160 Double Ribbon Dynamic Microphone V2
$899.99
- 12 x$75.00
- 8 x$112.50
- No Credit Check6 x$150.00
- No Credit Check4 x$225.00
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Shure SM81 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
$399.00
- 8 x$49.88
- No Credit Check6 x$66.50
- No Credit Check4 x$99.75
Best Mics for Drum Room Mics
Fill in the midrange of your drums with a solid room mic. Check out these great mono and stereo room mic options from Shure, Neumann, United Studio Technologies, and Rode.
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Rode NT-SF1 True Condenser Ambisonic Microphone
$999.00
- 12 x$83.25
- 8 x$124.88
- No Credit Check6 x$166.50
- No Credit Check4 x$249.75
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United Studio Technologies UT Twin87 Condenser Microphone
$599.00
- 12 x$49.92
- 8 x$74.88
- No Credit Check6 x$99.83
- No Credit Check4 x$149.75
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Shure KSM32 Studio Condenser Microphone
$599.00
- 12 x$49.92
- 8 x$74.88
- No Credit Check6 x$99.83
- No Credit Check4 x$149.75
Drum Mic Packages
Take the guesswork out matching drum mics for a cohesive sound. For one-stop drum mic shopping, check out these packs from Shure, Audix, and AKG.
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Lewitt Audio Beat Kit 4-Piece Drum Microphone Kit
$449.00
- 8 x$56.13
- No Credit Check6 x$74.83
- No Credit Check4 x$112.25
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Shure PGADRUMKIT7 7-Piece Drum Microphone Kit (with Case)
$549.00
- 8 x$68.63
- No Credit Check6 x$91.50
- No Credit Check4 x$137.25
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Audix DP7 7-Piece Drum Microphone Package
$1,099.00
- 12 x$91.58
- 8 x$137.38
- No Credit Check6 x$183.17
- No Credit Check4 x$274.75