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Drum and Percussion Microphones, mics for drummers

Shure offer a range of cymbal and drum microphones, and drum microphone sets. Whether you need a drum microphone for the stage or the studio, for kick/bass drums, snares, tom toms or cymbals, Shure will have a microphone to suit your needs and budget. Use this site to help you find an individual drum microphone or complete set.

Please also see the latest drum microphones from Shure by clicking on the 'new drum mics' tab below. The most recent additions to the Shure drum microphone range include the Beta 181, which features interchangable capsules with different polar patternsPolar pattern describes how well the microphone hears sound from different directions.Read moreGo to the glossary for a truly diverse and multipurpose instrument microphone. Also new is the Beta 98AMP/C, which features an integrated preamplifier, and the Beta 91A.

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Most Popular Drum Mics

  • Drums & Percussion
  • Drum Sets
  • New Drum mics
SM57
Highly versatile cardioid dynamic mic for clean reproduction of amplified and acoustic instruments, ideal for sound reinforcement and recording.

Best suited to:
Snare, Toms, Electric Guitar, Percussion

Also great for:
Brass

Dynamic
Cardioid
RRP: £ 132.30
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PG81
PG81 Condenser Microphone entry level
Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone with flat-response, designed to be used for sensitive acoustic instrument applications.

Best suited to:
Hihat, Overhead, Acoustic Guitar, Strings, Brass

Also great for:
Choir & Orchestra, Additional acoust. instr., Percussion

Condenser
Cardioid
RRP: £ 148.05
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Beta 57A
Precision-engineered dynamic microphone designed for detailed reproduction of amplified or acoustic instruments.

Best suited to:
Snare, Toms, Electric Guitar, Percussion

Also great for:
Strings, Brass

Dynamic
Supercardioid
RRP: £ 163.80
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Beta 56A
A compact drum mic engineered for close miking of snare and toms. The supercardioid design provides maximum isolation from other onstage sounds.

Best suited to:
Snare, Toms, Percussion

Also great for:
Electric Guitar

Dynamic
Supercardioid
RRP: £ 170.10
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SM94
Rugged, battery-powered, flat-response microphone for live performance and remote recording applications.

Best suited to:
Hihat, Overhead, Acoustic Guitar, Strings, Piano

Also great for:
Choir & Orchestra, Brass, Additional acoust. instr.

Condenser
Cardioid
RRP: £ 245.70
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KSM32/SL
KSM32SL Condenser Microphone champagne
Premium condenser mic featuring an extremely flat, extended frequency response to provide a perfectly transparent or neutral reproduction

Best suited to:
Vocals, Brass, Hihat, Overhead

Also great for:
Electric Guitar, Strings

Condenser
Cardioid
RRP: £ 628.74
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PGDMK4
Entry 4-piece drum kit. Contains specialised drum mics for Bass Drum, Snare, Toms and Percussion
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RRP: £ 276,52
PGDMK6
Entry 6-piece drum kit. Contains specialised drum mics for Bass Drum, Snare, Overhead, Toms and Percussion
dynamic
RRP: £ 452.81
DMK57-52
Premium 4-piece drum kit. contains professional quality mics for Kick Drum, Snare and Toms
dynamic
RRP: £ 676,20
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Beta 91A
Beta 91A Kick Drum Boundary Microphone
Half-cardioid condenser boundary microphone, optimised for kick drums and other low frequency applications

Best suited to:
Bass Drum

Also great for:
Piano, Choir & Orchestra

Condenser
Halfcardioid
RRP: £ 294.00
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Beta 98A/C
Beta 98AC Instrument Microphone
High output miniature cardioid condenser microphone, compact design allows for discreet placement on a variety of acoustic or amplified instruments.

Best suited to:
Snare, Toms, Percussion, Brass

Also great for:
Additional acoust. instr.

Condenser
Cardioid
RRP: £ 270.00
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Beta 98AD/C
Beta 98ADC Instrument Microphone
Built for toms, snares and percussion with a cardioid condenser microphone for a smooth, natural response.

Best suited to:
Snare, Toms, Percussion

Condenser
Cardioid
RRP: £ 294.00
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Beta 98AMP/C
Beta 98AMP Instrument Microphone
Miniature cardioid condenser microphone with integrated preamplifier and A75M universal microphone mount

Best suited to:
Snare, Toms, Percussion

Also great for:
Additional acoust. instr.

Condenser
Cardioid
RRP: £ 322.80
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Beta 181
Beta 181BI Instrument Microphone
Ultra compact, small diaphragm side-address condenser microphone with interchangeable capsules for different polar patterns.

Best suited to:
Hihat, Overhead, Acoustic Guitar, Choir & Orchestra

Also great for:
Additional acoust. instr., Electric Guitar

Condenser
Supercardioid
Omnidirectional
Cardioid
Bidirectional
RRP: £ 502.80
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