{"id":543,"date":"2016-06-08T15:12:15","date_gmt":"2016-06-08T15:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/?p=543"},"modified":"2020-01-02T11:31:16","modified_gmt":"2020-01-02T11:31:16","slug":"best-drum-mics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/best-drum-mics\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Best Drum Mics 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Drums alone sound awesome, but if you really want them to shine, you need the right microphones to help you project the sound in the right way to your audience.<\/p>\n<p>Below, we show you some of the best drum mics and offer you a few tips that will help you choose the right ones based on where you\u2019re performing and the drums that you have in your set.<\/p>\n<h2>Consider This<\/h2>\n<p>Before you choose a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.soundonsound.com\/sos\/feb03\/articles\/drummiking.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">drum mic<\/a>, here are a few things to consider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Where You Perform.<\/strong>\u00a0Playing your drums at home or in a garage is quite different from playing them on a stage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 27px;\">The type of microphone you choose will depend on where you will be performing and if you will be recording.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Type of Drum.<\/strong>\u00a0Bass drums and kick-drums need a different microphone than your cymbals, snare drums and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dummies.com\/how-to\/content\/miking-the-drumset-in-your-home-recording-studio.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tom-tom<\/a> drums.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 27px;\">We show you some great kits and individual mics on our list below.<\/p>\n<h2>Top 6\u00a0Drum Mics\u00a0Complete Chart<\/h2>\n<style>\r\n\r\ntable#t16 {\r\nborder-collapse: collapse;\t\r\nborder-width: 0px;\r\nborder-style: outset;\r\nmargin: 20px 0;\r\nline-height: 2.0em;\r\ntext-align: center;\r\nvertical-align: top;width: 100%;border-top: 1px solid #EEEEEE;border-bottom: 1px solid #EEEEEE;box-shadow: 0 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);\r\n}\r\ntable#t16 thead tr {\r\n\r\n}\r\ntable#t16 thead tr th.t16 {\r\ncolor: #333333;\r\nbackground: none repeat scroll 0 0 #FFFFFF;\r\nfont-size: 1em;\r\nletter-spacing: 0;\r\nline-height: 2.0;\r\npadding: 4px;\r\ntext-transform: none;\r\ntext-align: center;border-bottom: 1px solid #EEEEEE;\r\n}\r\n\r\ntable#t16 thead tr th#t16.start {\r\n\r\n}\r\ntable#t16 thead tr th#t16.end {\r\n\r\n}\r\ntable#t16 tbody tr {\r\n    background: none repeat scroll 0 0 #FFFFFF;\r\n}\r\ntable#t16 tbody tr.table-alternate {\r\n    background: none repeat scroll 0 0 #FDFDFD;\r\n}\r\ntable#t16 tbody tr td#n1 {\r\n\twidth: 20%;\r\n\t}table#t16 tbody tr td#n2 {\r\n\twidth: 20%;\r\n\t}table#t16 tbody tr td#n3 {\r\n\twidth: 20%;\r\n\t}table#t16 tbody tr td#n4 {\r\n\twidth: 20%;\r\n\t}table#t16 tbody tr td#n5 {\r\n\twidth: 20%;\r\n\t}\r\n\r\ntable#t16 tbody tr td {\r\n    padding: 5px;\r\n\tborder-width: 0px;\r\n\tfont-size: 1.0em;\r\n\tborder-top: medium none;border-bottom: 1px solid #EEEEEE;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n\tline-height: 1.2;\r\n\tvertical-align: top;\r\n}\r\n}\r\ntable#t16 tfoot tr {\r\n}\r\n\r\ntable#t16 tfoot tr td {\r\n    background: none repeat scroll 0 0 #FCFCFC;\t\r\n\tpadding: 4px;\r\n\tborder-width: 0px;\r\n\tcolor: #7a7a7a;\r\n\tfont-size: 1.0em;\r\n\tborder-top: medium none;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n}\r\n<\/style><table id=\"t16\">\n\t\t<thead>\n\t\t\t<tr><th scope=\"col\" class=\"t16\" id=\"n1\">Picture<\/th><th scope=\"col\" class=\"t16\" id=\"n2\">Name<\/th><th scope=\"col\" class=\"t16\" id=\"n3\">For<\/th><th scope=\"col\" class=\"t16\" id=\"n4\">Price<\/th><th scope=\"col\" class=\"t16\" id=\"n5\">Rating (1-5)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tfoot><tr><td><center>Picture<\/center><\/td><td><center>Name<\/center><\/td><td><center>For<\/center><\/td><td><center>Price<\/center><\/td><td><center>Rating (1-5)<\/center><\/td><\/tr><\/tfoot>\n\t<tbody><tr class=\"table-alternate row1\"> <td id=\"n1\" class=\"start\"><a class=\"easyazon-link easyazon-link-image easyazon-link-image-align\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B001W99HE8\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B001W99HE8\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\"><img alt=\"\" class=\"easyazon-image aligncenter\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/81nRjxRqo3L._SL110_.jpg\" width=\"110\" \/><\/a><\/td><td id=\"n2\" ><a class=\"easyazon-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B001W99HE8\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B001W99HE8\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\">1. GLS Audio ES-57 Instrument Microphone<\/a><\/td><td id=\"n3\" >Multi-Use<\/td><td id=\"n4\" >$<\/td><td id=\"n5\" >4.8<\/td><\/tr><tr class= \"table-noalt row2\"><td id=\"n1\" class=\"start\"><a class=\"easyazon-link easyazon-link-image easyazon-link-image-align\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B0000AQRST\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B0000AQRST\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\"><img alt=\"\" class=\"easyazon-image aligncenter\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61wZqHGhyfL._SL110_.jpg\" width=\"110\" \/><\/a><\/td><td id=\"n2\" ><a class=\"easyazon-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B0000AQRST\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B0000AQRST\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\">2. Shure SM57-LC Cardioid Dynamic Microphone<\/a><\/td><td id=\"n3\" >Tom Toms or Snares <\/td><td id=\"n4\" >$$<\/td><td id=\"n5\" >4.6<\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"table-alternate row3\"> <td id=\"n1\" class=\"start\"><a class=\"easyazon-link easyazon-link-image easyazon-link-image-align\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B0002D0Q7W\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B0002D0Q7W\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\"><img alt=\"\" class=\"easyazon-image aligncenter\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/81DDr1s8E9L._SL110_.jpg\" width=\"110\" \/><\/a><\/td><td id=\"n2\" ><a class=\"easyazon-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B0002D0Q7W\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B0002D0Q7W\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\">3. CAD Audio KBM412 Dynamic Microphone<\/a><\/td><td id=\"n3\" >Kick-Drums or Tom Toms<\/td><td id=\"n4\" >$<\/td><td id=\"n5\" >4.6<\/td><\/tr><tr class= \"table-noalt row4\"><td id=\"n1\" class=\"start\"><a class=\"easyazon-link easyazon-link-image easyazon-link-image-align\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B004AE3W7U\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B004AE3W7U\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\"><img alt=\"\" class=\"easyazon-image aligncenter\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/9168nl8KqyL._SL110_.jpg\" width=\"110\" \/><\/a><\/td><td id=\"n2\" ><a class=\"easyazon-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B004AE3W7U\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B004AE3W7U\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\">4. Shure BETA 91A Half-Cardioid Condenser Kick-Drum Microphone<\/a><\/td><td id=\"n3\" >Kick-Drum<\/td><td id=\"n4\" >$$$$<\/td><td id=\"n5\" >4.5<\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"table-alternate row5\"> <td id=\"n1\" class=\"start\"><a class=\"easyazon-link easyazon-link-image easyazon-link-image-align\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B003FW0IHA\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B003FW0IHA\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\"><img alt=\"\" class=\"easyazon-image aligncenter\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/71wyxIEgjML._SL110_.jpg\" width=\"110\" \/><\/a><\/td><td id=\"n2\" ><a class=\"easyazon-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B003FW0IHA\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B003FW0IHA\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\">5. Pyle-Pro PDKM7 7 Microphone Wired Drum Kit<\/a><\/td><td id=\"n3\" >Drum Set<\/td><td id=\"n4\" >$$$<\/td><td id=\"n5\" >4.5<\/td><\/tr><tr class= \"table-noalt row6\"><td id=\"n1\" class=\"start\"><a class=\"easyazon-link easyazon-link-image easyazon-link-image-align\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B0147YVSX2\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B0147YVSX2\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\"><img alt=\"\" class=\"easyazon-image aligncenter\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/81ZX3yHYXPL._SL110_.jpg\" width=\"110\" \/><\/a><\/td><td id=\"n2\" ><a class=\"easyazon-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B0147YVSX2\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B0147YVSX2\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\">6. Neewer\u00ae NW-7A Wired Microphone Kit<\/a><\/td><td id=\"n3\" >Drum Set, Multi-use<\/td><td id=\"n4\" >$$$<\/td><td id=\"n5\" >4.1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<h2>Performance Location<\/h2>\n<p>The performance location makes a big difference in the type of microphone you choose.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Live.<\/strong>\u00a0For live performances, a dynamic mic is an excellent choice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 27px;\">They are versatile, which means that they work well for drums, vocals and other instruments that you play. A dynamic microphone will work well with most parts of a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/best-drum-set\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">drum set<\/a> if you don\u2019t want to spend a lot of money on equipment by buying individual mics for each drum.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Home\/Studio.<\/strong>\u00a0For home or studio <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lynda.com\/Audio-Music-Audio-Engineering-tutorials\/Drum-Recording-Session-Josh-Freese\/372852-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">recordings<\/a>, a pair of matching condenser mics are your best bet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For beginners or those who are looking for a large variety without investing a lot of money, a mic set is ideal. Check out numbers five and six on our list above.<\/p>\n<h2>Types of Mics<\/h2>\n<p>Above we mentioned the two different mic types: dynamic and condenser.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dynamic Mic.<\/strong>\u00a0These have a thin diaphragm and copper coil inside. Once sound enters the mic, it\u2019s converted into electrical energy. The sound vibrates the diaphragm and the copper coil, causing it to move up and down, thus creating an electric current.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/best-condenser-mic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Condenser Mic<\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0These use a capacitor inside to convert <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/best-usb-microphone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sound<\/a> waves into electrical energy. You\u2019ll find them with both large and small diaphragms, smaller ones being preferred in live performances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Microphone Placement<\/h2>\n<p>The microphone\u2019s distance from the drums and the angle that you position it at will have a huge impact on the overall sound.<\/p>\n<p>It may take a few test runs to get it right, sop just be patient as you find the sweet spots.<\/p>\n<h2>Top 3 Best Drum Mics Reviews<\/h2>\n<h2><a class=\"easyazon-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B001W99HE8\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B001W99HE8\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\">1. GLS Audio ES-57<\/a><\/h2>\n<a class=\"easyazon-link easyazon-link-image easyazon-link-image-align\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B001W99HE8\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B001W99HE8\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\"><img alt=\"\" class=\"easyazon-image alignright\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/81nRjxRqo3L._SL500_.jpg\" width=\"220\" \/><\/a>\n<p>If you\u2019re just starting out on the drums and you don\u2019t want to invest a lot of money, the GLS Audio ES-57 is the best drum <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/best-vocal-mic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mic<\/a> for those on a budget.<\/p>\n<p>This is a dynamic mic that has a surprising amount of punch for the price. It has a frequency response of 50 Hz-15,000 Hz, sensitivity of -72dB at 1,000 Hz and it\u2019s unidirectional, meaning that it will pick up the exact sound no matter which way it\u2019s placed.<\/p>\n<p>Use it for drums, vocals or any other instruments in the band until you are ready to upgrade to more serious equipment like the next two on our list.<\/p>\n<h2><a class=\"easyazon-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B0000AQRST\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B0000AQRST\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\">2. Shure\u00a0SM57-LC<\/a><\/h2>\n<a class=\"easyazon-link easyazon-link-image easyazon-link-image-align\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B0000AQRST\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B0000AQRST\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\"><img alt=\"\" class=\"easyazon-image alignright\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61wZqHGhyfL._SL500_.jpg\" width=\"220\" \/><\/a>\n<p>For more professional-quality drum and percussion sound, try the Shure SM57-LC mic.<\/p>\n<p>This offers you uniform cardioid pickup pattern that will isolate the main sound source and reduce background noise, it has a pneumatic shock-mount system that cuts down on handling noise and has a frequency response of 40 Hz \u2013 15,000 Hz.<\/p>\n<p>Clean reproduction of all of your jam sessions! Great for tom toms and snares.<\/p>\n<h2><a class=\"easyazon-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B0002D0Q7W\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B0002D0Q7W\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\">3. CAD Audio\u00a0KBM412<\/a><\/h2>\n<a class=\"easyazon-link easyazon-link-image easyazon-link-image-align\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-easyazon-asin=\"B0002D0Q7W\" data-easyazon-locale=\"US\" data-easyazon-localize=\"data-easyazon-localize\" href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B0002D0Q7W\/?tag=guitarratin04-20\"><img alt=\"\" class=\"easyazon-image alignright\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/81DDr1s8E9L._SL500_.jpg\" width=\"220\" \/><\/a>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for something to use with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instrumenttop.com\/best-drum-throne\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">kick-drums<\/a> or floor tom toms, try the CAD Audio KMB412.<\/p>\n<p>This dynamic cardioid mic is specifically designed for bass drums and all other low-frequency sources. It has a large diaphragm that will deliver response with sounds as low as 25 Hz, a cardioid polar pattern that focuses on the desired sound and it won\u2019t cost you an arm and a leg.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use it with bass and guitar amps, so if you need a versatile microphone to add to the collection, this is the one you want!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drums alone sound awesome, but if you really want them to shine, you need the right microphones to help you project the sound in the right way to your audience. 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