Drum Miking Made Easy
Positioning drum mics can be a time-intensive endeavor — unless you have an Earthworks DM20 condenser microphone, that is. The DM20's built-in rim mount and gooseneck take all the guesswork out of miking toms and snares, ensuring both spot-on placement and lightning-fast setup and tear-down. The second-generation DM20 is even more impressive than its legendary predecessor. For starters, the DM20 Gen 2's upgraded active internal electronics not only lessen its phantom power draw, but also safeguard the mic against accidental hot-swapping incidents. Furthermore, the DM20's overhauled mounting system provides you with faster and easier deployment, expanded compatibility, and a better overall user experience. Beyond that, you get all the hallmarks that have fueled the DM20's legend: amazing sound quality with outstanding SPL handling, incredible gain before feedback, and a tight cardioid polar pattern with excellent off-axis rejection. To top it off, this small-diaphragm condenser microphone boasts an extremely robust design that's tough enough for live sound reinforcement as well as recording studio, livestreaming, and video recording environments. Tired of droopy mic stands and damaged mics? If so, grab an Earthworks DM20 — or several — and take your drum game to its highest level.
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Upgraded active internal electronics
We're longtime DM20 users here at Sweetwater, and we didn't think there was any room for improvement. Well, with the unveiling of the DM20 Gen 2, Earthworks has proven us wrong. The company has bolstered its internals with active electronics to not only draw less phantom power but also to safeguard the microphone against accidental hot-swapping disasters. While all professionals understand that you should never plug a condenser mic into a preamp with the phantom power engaged, it invariably occurs in the midst of the chaos — especially when you're in the field. But, thanks to the DM20 Gen 2's active internal electronics, you won't have to worry about a fried mic every time this happens.
Overhauled rim-mounting system
Everything about the Earthworks DM20 Gen 2 is designed for speed. You'll be blown away by how much time you'll save by virtue of this microphone's overhauled rim-mounting system. Not only does it make setup and tear-down fast and easy, but it's also compatible with more kits and percussion instruments than ever. Time is money, so stop wasting it and use the DM20 instead.
Earthworks DM20 Gen 2 Small-diaphragm Condenser Drum Microphone Features:
- A small-diaphragm condenser mic tailor-made for toms and snares
- Upgraded active electronics lessen phantom power draw and safeguard against accidental hot-swapping incidents
- Overhauled rim mount offers expanded compatibility and a better overall user experience than its predecessor
- Built-in gooseneck ensures spot-on placement
- Stellar sound quality with a 20Hz–20kHz frequency response
- Outstanding SPL handling — a must for capturing a drummer in the midst of their aggressive fury
- Incredible gain before feedback
- Tight cardioid polar pattern with excellent off-axis rejection
- Robust enough for live sound reinforcement but works equally well for televised productions, worship, and studio recordings
