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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, your drummer's playing style, 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, Royer, 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, Universal Audio, Shure, and sE Electronics.
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Universal Audio SD-5 Dynamic Microphone with Hemisphere Mic Modeling Plug-in

$179.00
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    $29.83
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    $44.75

Shure Beta 91A Half-Cardioid Boundary Condenser Microphone

$269.00
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    $44.83
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    $67.25

AKG D112 MKII Dynamic Bass Microphone

$229.00
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    $38.17
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    $57.25

sE Electronics V Kick Dynamic Drum Microphone

$219.00
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    $36.50
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    $54.75
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 and/or low-end body in your snare sound. Check out these great snare mics from Universal Audio, Telefunken, Beyerdynamic, and Lauten Audio.
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Universal Audio SD-3 Dynamic Modeling Microphone with Hemisphere Mic Modeling Plug-in

$109.00
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    $18.17
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    $27.25
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Telefunken M80-SH Low-Profile Dynamic Supercardioid Microphone

$199.00
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    $33.17
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    $49.75
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Beyerdynamic M 201 Small-Diaphragm Dynamic Microphone

$349.99
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    $43.75
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    $58.33
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    $87.50

Lauten Audio Snare Mic Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

$398.00
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    $49.75
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    $66.33
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    $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, Universal Audio, and Lauten Audio.
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Sennheiser MD 421-II Dynamic Cardioid Microphone

$429.00
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    $53.63
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    $71.50
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    $107.25

Sennheiser e904 Tom and Snare Drum Microphone with Clamp

$199.00
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    $33.17
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    $49.75

Lauten Audio Tom Mic Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

$398.00
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    $49.75
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    $66.33
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    $99.50
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Universal Audio SD-7 Dynamic Microphone with Hemisphere Mic Modeling Plug-in

$129.00
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    $21.50
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    $32.25
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 Pinnacle, Royer, 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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Pinnacle Microphones Fat Top Ribbon Microphone Pair

$625.00
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    $52.08
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    $78.13
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    $104.17
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    $156.25

Royer Labs R-121 Dynamic Passive Ribbon Microphone

$1,499.00
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    $124.92
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    $187.38
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Beyerdynamic M 160 Double Ribbon Dynamic Microphone V2

$799.99
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    $66.67
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    $100.00
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    $133.33
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    $200.00

Shure SM81 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

$439.00
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    $54.88
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    $73.17
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    $109.75
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 Warm Audio, Neumann, United Studio Technologies, and Rode.
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Neumann TLM 107 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

$1,595.00
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    $132.92
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    $199.38
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Rode NT-SF1 True Condenser Ambisonic Microphone

$999.00
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    $83.25
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    $124.88
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    $166.50
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    $249.75

United Studio Technologies UT Twin87 Condenser Microphone

$599.00
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    $49.92
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    $74.88
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    $99.83
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    $149.75

Warm Audio WA-47JR Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

$299.00
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    $37.38
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    $49.83
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    $74.75
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, Telefunken, and Lewitt.
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Lewitt Beat Kit 4-Piece Drum Microphone Kit

$599.00
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    $49.92
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    $74.88
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    $99.83
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    $149.75

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

$659.00
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    $54.92
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    $82.38
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    $109.83
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    $164.75
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Telefunken DC6 6-Piece Drum Microphone Package

$2,066.00
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    $172.17
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    $258.25
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Avantone CDMK-8 Drum Microphone Package with Case

$899.00
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    $74.92
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    $112.38
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    $149.83
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    $224.75