How much do drum mics cost?

Snare drum mics

Recommended Snare Drum Microphones
Audix i5	Snare Top	$99
Shure SM7B	Snare Top	$399
Neumann KM184 (KM84)	Snare Top, preferred as a second mic	$799
Neumann U47	Snare Top (for drummers who play with dynamics)	$4000

What type of mic is best for drums?

Best kick drum mics

AKG D112 MKII.
Audix D6.
Shure Beta 52A.
Sennheiser E602 II.
Neumann U 47 FET.
Audio-Technica ATM250DE.

What equipment do I need to mic my drums?

Take ideally a large-diaphragm condenser mic (but any mic you have at hand will do!) and set it up as an overhead microphone, pointing straight down at the kick drum beater. This is a great place to start as it’ll cover a good general mix of the drum kit.

How Many mics do you need for drums?

Microphone setups for recording drums

N	Stereo Mics	Spot / Close Mics
6-12	Stereo overhead microphones	One or more microphones for each of the drums in the kit
8-20	Stereo overhead microphones	One or more microphones on each of the drums in the kit Microphones positioned close to each group of cymbals

Are Shure PGA mics good?

Shure PGA Drum Mic Kit 7 Works awesome They each work very well for what I’m doing, recording drums and such. They are clear and do sound fantastic! I would say the bass drum mic could be a tad better. Adding a few extra tom mics for those who have a bigger set then the normal 5/6 piece.

Do I need to mic my drums?

Miking up a drum kit on stage isn’t always necessary or possible in small venues. However, if the size of the room and the PA system can handle it, even a single mic on the kick drum can really contribute to the live mix.

What kind of microphone is used for overhead?

Condenser mics are used for overheads. Why? Because they have a better frequency response and are more sensitive, in simple words, they can pick up the sound from a distance, and by doing that, they can pick up the sound from more elements.

What is the best drum mic kit?

Shure PGA Drum Kit 7. As the manufacturer of some of the best wireless microphones of the past half century,Shure removes virtually all doubt that their PGA 7-Piece Drum

Audix DP7 Drum Mic Kit.

Samson DK707 7-Piece Drum Mic Kit.

Sennheiser E604 3-Pack.

Lewitt DTP Beat Kit Pro 7-Piece Drum Mic Kit.

What is the best kick drum microphone?

Shure BETA 52A Dynamic. Shure has been on the market for a long time now,and it’s no wonder that their kick mic has assured itself a place among

Audix D6 Cardiod. Audix is another brand that has been supplying all music shops and online retailers with faithful and reliable products that can last a lifetime.

Sennheiser e602 ii Dynamic.

How to MIC a drum kit?

Take your large-diaphragm dynamic microphone (ex AKG D112 kick drum mic) and connect an XLR cable to it

Plug the mic into CHANNEL 1 of your audio interface

(For a tight punchy sound)

How to use Shure SM81 microphone review?

Shure SM81 is a brilliant choice for miking guitars although a bit costly. It gives you amazing definition with a rich, realistic low end and mind-blowing crispiness. Positioning of the mic is crucial, so take your time to try, and adjust if necessary. By pointing towards the hole or away from the hole, you can control how much low end gets