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Drum Mic Buying Guide

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.
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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ONLY 2 LEFT

Neumann U 47 FET Collector's Edition Condenser Microphone

$3,995.00
  • Interest-Free Payment Plans

Shure Beta 91A Half-Cardioid Boundary Condenser Microphone

$249.00
  • No Credit Check
    6 x  
    $41.50
  • No Credit Check
    4 x  
    $62.25

AKG D112 MKII Dynamic Bass Microphone

$229.00
  • No Credit Check
    6 x  
    $38.17
  • No Credit Check
    4 x  
    $57.25

Shure Beta 52A Kick Drum and Bass Microphone

$199.00
  • No Credit Check
    6 x  
    $33.17
  • No Credit Check
    4 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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SALE

Shure SM57 Cardioid Dynamic Microphone

$89.00
  • No Credit Check
    4 x  
    $22.25

Telefunken M80-SH Low-Profile Dynamic Supercardioid Microphone

$249.00
  • No Credit Check
    6 x  
    $41.50
  • No Credit Check
    4 x  
    $62.25

Beyerdynamic M 201 Small-Diaphragm Dynamic Microphone

$399.00
  • 8 x  
    $49.88
  • No Credit Check
    6 x  
    $66.50
  • No Credit Check
    4 x  
    $99.75

Lauten Audio Snare Mic Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

$398.00
  • 8 x  
    $49.75
  • No Credit Check
    6 x  
    $66.33
  • No Credit Check
    4 x  
    $99.50
Used $354.95
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 Check
    6 x  
    $71.50
  • No Credit Check
    4 x  
    $107.25

Sennheiser e904 Tom and Snare Drum Microphone with Clamp

$199.00
  • No Credit Check
    6 x  
    $33.17
  • No Credit Check
    4 x  
    $49.75

Electro-Voice ND44 Dynamic Tight Cardioid Drum Microphone

$129.00
  • No Credit Check
    6 x  
    $21.50
  • No Credit Check
    4 x  
    $32.25
Used $115.95

Audix D4 Full Range Instrument Microphone

$179.00
  • No Credit Check
    6 x  
    $29.83
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    4 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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ONLY 3 LEFT

Manley Reference Cardioid Tube Condenser Microphone

$3,499.00
Interest-Free Payment Plans
Used $2,974.00
LAST ONE

Beyerdynamic M 160 Double Ribbon Dynamic Microphone V1

$799.00
  • 12 x  
    $66.58
  • 8 x  
    $99.88
  • No Credit Check
    6 x  
    $133.17
  • No Credit Check
    4 x  
    $199.75

Shure SM81 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

$399.00
  • 8 x  
    $49.88
  • No Credit Check
    6 x  
    $66.50
  • No Credit Check
    4 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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ONLY 2 LEFT

Neumann TLM 107 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

$1,595.00
  • 18 x  
  • 12 x  
    $132.92
  • 8 x  
    $199.38
ONLY 2 LEFT

Rode NT-SF1 True Condenser Ambisonic Microphone

$999.00
  • 12 x  
    $83.25
  • 8 x  
    $124.88
  • No Credit Check
    6 x  
    $166.50
  • No Credit Check
    4 x  
    $249.75
SALE

United Studio Technologies UT Twin87 Condenser Microphone

$499.00
  • 8 x  
    $62.38
  • No Credit Check
    6 x  
    $83.17
  • No Credit Check
    4 x  
    $124.75

Shure KSM32 Studio Condenser Microphone

$599.00
  • 12 x  
    $49.92
  • 8 x  
    $74.88
  • No Credit Check
    6 x  
    $99.83
  • No Credit Check
    4 x  
    $149.75
Used $499.95
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 Check
    6 x  
    $74.83
  • No Credit Check
    4 x  
    $112.25

Shure PGADRUMKIT7 7-Piece Drum Microphone Kit (with Case)

$549.00
  • 8 x  
    $68.63
  • No Credit Check
    6 x  
    $91.50
  • No Credit Check
    4 x  
    $137.25
ONLY 2 LEFT

Telefunken DC6 6-Piece Drum Microphone Package

$2,295.00
  • 18 x  
  • 12 x  
    $191.25
  • 8 x  
    $286.88

Audix DP7 7-Piece Drum Microphone Package

$1,099.00
  • 12 x  
    $91.58
  • 8 x  
    $137.38
  • No Credit Check
    6 x  
    $183.17
  • No Credit Check
    4 x  
    $274.75