Whether you use it on a tom, snare, and other percussion instrument, the super-rugged Audio-Technica ATM230 hypercardioid dynamic drum microphone takes high SPLs like a champ. Armed with a rare earth magnet, the ATM230 delivers massive lows, excellent attack and transient response, and incredible output. Its hypercardioid design reduces pickup of unwanted sounds, yielding terrific isolation. If you can hit it with a drumstick, the Audio-Technica ATM230 hypercardioid dynamic drum microphone can capture it.
