Whether you use it on a tom, snare, or 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. We threw this mic at all kinds of loud sources and were thrilled with the results — if you can hit it with a drumstick, the Audio-Technica ATM230 can capture it.
The compact ATM230 Artist Series instrument microphone is specially designed for use with drums. Its proprietary capsule excels in high-SPL applications, delivering full, well-rounded audio with an exceptional low-end response.
A hypercardioid polar pattern keeps the focus tightly on the sound source, providing excellent isolation from surrounding instruments and stage noise.
This focused directionality is enhanced by the mic’s low-profile design, allowing flexible placement in a wide variety of setups. As a result, the ATM230 is ideally suited for miking toms, snare, and other percussion instruments.
