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Audix D6 Dynamic Cardioid Kick Drum Microphone, Black

SKU: AUD6MFR: D6

Audix D6: Superior sound quality for kick drums.
Cardioid polar pattern reduces unwanted noise.
Wide 30Hz-15kHz frequency response captures depth.
Dynamic microphone excels in high SPL environments.
Durable build ensures years of reliable performance.

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DPA Microphones d:vote CORE 4099 Rock Extreme SPL Touring Kit, Includes 10 Mics

SKU: DPAK4099D10RMFR: KIT-4099-DC-10R-C

CORE 4099 Instrument Microphone: Pristine sound.
Extreme SPL Touring Kit: Unmatched durability.
Supercardioid instrument mic: Superior isolation.
Low noise DPA microphone: Crystal-clear audio.
Rock Touring Kit: Wide frequency response.

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JTS NXB-5M Drum and Percussion Microphone Bundle with 4 CX-505 and NX-2

SKU: JTSNXB5MMFR: NXB-5M

Bundle includes cardioid & supercardioid microphones.
CX-505 instrument microphone offers exceptional sound quality.
NX-2 dynamic microphone delivers a wide frequency response.
Low noise design ensures clear audio capture every time.
Durable metal build for reliable instrument miking.

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Telefunken DC6 Drum Mic Kit, Includes M82, M80-SH, M81-SHx2, M60x2 Microphones

SKU: TFDC6MFR: DC6

Complete drum mic kit for studio and stage.
Includes M82, M80-SH, M81-SH, and M60 microphones.
Dynamic & condenser mics capture every nuance.
Low noise ensures pristine audio recordings.
Cardioid & supercardioid polar patterns included.

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Shure Nexadyne 2 Supercardioid Dynamic Kick Drum Microphone, Black

SKU: SHNXN2MFR: NXN2

Supercardioid pattern rejects off-axis noise.
Dual-diaphragm dynamic mic for powerful sound.
XLR output ensures connectivity and low noise.
Optimized for kick drums & low frequency sources.
Durable Shure build quality ensures reliability.

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SE Electronics V PACK ARENA Drum Microphone Kit

SKU: SEVPARENAMFR: V-PACK-ARENA

Complete drum mic kit for studio & stage use.
sE8 condenser mics capture cymbals with clarity.
V KICK dynamic mic delivers powerful bass drum.
V BEAT mics offer precise tom drum reproduction.
V7 X snare mic provides crisp, clear sound.

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Earthworks PM40 Omnidirectional High Definition Piano Microphone System

SKU: EWPM40MFR: PM40

Capture pristine sound with this omnidirectional mic.
Extended 9Hz-40kHz frequency response for clear audio.
Durable Earthworks mic handles up to 148dB SPL input.
Low-noise microphone: 20dB SPL equivalent (A weighted).
High-definition piano microphone system for pro recording.

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Sennheiser e 614 Drum and Percussion Overhead Instrument Microphone

SKU: SEE614MFR: E 614

Sennheiser e 614: Supercardioid for precise audio.
Exceptional clarity: Capture every drum nuance.
Durable build: Reliable Sennheiser instrument mic.
Low noise: Ensures clean, professional recordings.
Versatile mic: Ideal for drums and percussion.

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CAD Audio C98 Cardioid Condenser Gooseneck Percussion Microphone with Rim Mount

SKU: CAC98MFR: C98

Cardioid polar pattern rejects unwanted noise.
Condenser microphone delivers exceptional sound quality.
Wide 50Hz-20kHz frequency response ensures clarity.
High SPL handling up to 140dB for loud sources.
Gooseneck design with rim mount for easy placement.

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DPA Microphones 4099 CORE+ Classic Touring Kit w/4x Microphone & Carrying Case

SKU: DPKIT409DPMFR: KIT-4099-DP-4C

CORE+ Instrument Microphone: Pristine sound quality.
Supercardioid polar pattern rejects unwanted noise.
Touring kit includes clips for various instruments.
Durable design ensures reliable instrument miking.
Extended frequency response captures every nuance.

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Shure Nexadyne 6 Supercardioid Dynamic Tom/Snare Microphone, Black, 3-Pack

SKU: SHNXN63PKMFR: NXN6-3PK

Shure Nexadyne 6: Supercardioid polar pattern.
Dynamic microphone excels in high SPL drums/snares.
Dual-diaphragm design reduces unwanted noise.
XLR connectivity ensures a robust, clear signal.
Durable build withstands rigorous stage use.

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JTS NXB-8M Drum & Percussion Microphone Kit with 1 NX-2, 4 NX-6, 2 NX-9, 1 NX-7

SKU: JTSNXB8MMFR: NXB-8M

Complete drum mic kit: NX-2, NX-6, NX-7, NX-9 mics.
Dynamic & condenser instrument microphones included.
Cardioid & supercardioid polar patterns for clarity.
Wide frequency response captures every nuance.
Durable build ensures reliable instrument audio.

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DPA Microphones d:vote CORE 4099 Rock Extreme SPL Touring Kit, Includes 4 Mics

SKU: DPAK4099D4RMFR: KIT-4099-DC-4R-C

CORE 4099 instrument microphone: pristine sound.
Supercardioid polar pattern rejects unwanted noise.
Extreme SPL handling up to 152 dB for loud sources.
Touring kit includes essential mounting accessories.
Low noise: typ. 28 dB(A) ensures clean recordings.

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Shure BETA 181 Ultra-Compact Side-Address Condenser Instrument Microphone Kit

SKU: SHBETA181KITMFR: BETA 181/KIT

Precision instrument microphone with low noise.
Versatile instrument mic with multiple polar patterns.
Exceptional sound quality for studio instrument recording.
Durable instrument microphone for reliable performance.
Wide frequency response instrument microphone (20-20kHz).

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Audix DP Elite 8 Drum Mic Kit

SKU: AUDPELITE8MFR: DPELITE8

Complete drum mic kit for professional audio.
Includes mics optimized for snare, toms, and kick.
SCX1-C condenser mics capture overhead nuances.
Cardioid & Hypercardioid polar patterns included.
Achieve low noise with premium microphone design.

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Audio-Technica PRO 25AX Hyper-Cardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone

SKU: ATPRO25AXMFR: PRO25AX

Dynamic microphone element ensures robust sound.
Hypercardioid polar pattern reduces unwanted noise.
Wide 30-12,000 Hz frequency response for clarity.
High SPL handling ideal for instrument miking.
Rugged design guarantees long-term durability.

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SE Electronics V BEAT Dynamic Percussion Instrument Microphone

SKU: SEVBEATMFR: V-BEAT-U

Dynamic microphone excels in high SPL environments.
Supercardioid pattern rejects off-axis noise effectively.
Aluminum voice coil ensures accurate sound reproduction.
30Hz-19kHz frequency response captures full instrument tone.
Durable metal housing withstands rigorous use.

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Neumann MCM 114 2x Stereo Set Piano Cardioid Miniature Clip-On Microphone System

SKU: NMV8712MFR: 008712

Neumann MCM 114: Pristine sound quality, piano.
Cardioid instrument microphone: Superior isolation.
Miniature clip-on microphone: Discreet titanium build.
Wide 20 Hz-20 kHz frequency response: Capture nuances.
High 153 dB SPL: Handles loud piano performances.

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JTS CX-500F Omni-Directional Electret Instrument Microphone, 20Hz-20kHz

SKU: JTSCX500FMFR: CX-500F

Omni-directional microphone captures pristine audio.
Wide 20Hz-20kHz frequency response ensures clear sound.
Miniature instrument microphone for flutes & woodwinds.
Durable electret design withstands rigorous use.
Low noise performance for professional recordings.

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Behringer BC1200 Professional 7-Piece Drum Mic Set for Studio & Live Application

SKU: BEBC1200MFR: 0503-AAD86-000

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Complete drum microphone set for studio & live.
Dynamic & condenser mics ensure optimal sound quality.
Cardioid polar pattern reduces unwanted noise.
Wide frequency response captures every nuance.
High SPL handling ensures clear drum recordings.

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DPA Microphones 4099 CORE+ Instrument Mic Stereo System for Piano, 2-Pack

SKU: DP4099D1MFR: 4099-DP-1-101-P

DPA 4099 CORE+ delivers pristine sound quality.
Supercardioid instrument microphone rejects unwanted noise.
Precise frequency response captures piano nuances.
Durable design ensures reliable, long-term performance.
MicroLock connector offers secure, stable connectivity.

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Shure 520DX Green Bullet Harmonica Microphone

SKU: SH520DXMFR: 520DX

Shure 520DX: Dynamic microphone for harmonica.
Omnidirectional polar pattern captures full sound.
High impedance ensures optimal audio performance.
Durable die-cast casing, green and chrome finish.
Frequency response: 100Hz-5kHz for clear tone.

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Audix ADX20I-P Cardioid Condenser Instrument Mic with Phantom Adapter (APS-910)

SKU: AUADX20IPMFR: ADX20IP

Cardioid instrument microphone excels in clarity.
Wide 40Hz-20kHz frequency response for natural sound.
Low noise condenser mic ensures pristine recordings.
Durable brass housing withstands rigorous use.
Phantom power adapter included for easy setup.

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SE Electronics V KICK Dynamic Percussion Instrument Microphone

SKU: SEVKICKMFR: V-KICK-U

Dynamic microphone captures powerful bass drums.
Supercardioid instrument mic rejects off-axis noise.
Durable percussion mic built for stage and studio.
Wide 20Hz-19kHz frequency response for clear sound.
XLR connectivity ensures a reliable, low-noise signal.

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Telefunken Dynamic Series DD5 Drum Mic Pack

SKU: TFDD5DDMPKMFR: DD5

Capture drums clearly with this dynamic mic pack.
Achieve superior sound quality with Telefunken mics.
Durable drum mics built for stage and studio use.
Low noise ensures clean recordings every time.
XLR connectivity for reliable, professional audio.

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Instrument Microphones

No matter what instrument you play, it's important to invest in the appropriate microphone to help you amplify and record your musical performances.

Whether you’re an independent musician looking to complete your concert kit, a university pro outfitting a concert hall, or a recording studio owner expanding your microphone offerings, Adorama maintains a great selection of instrument microphones to suit your needs.

Compatibility for Instrument Microphones

Specificity is important when it comes to finding the right microphone for your instrument. The ideal microphone for a percussion instrument like a bass drum is very different from a mic that works well with woodwinds.

From differences in stands and mounting options to physical differences in the style of the microphone itself, each instrument microphone is designed with a certain type of instrument in mind.

At Adorama, you can easily select from microphones intended for use with percussion, brass, strings, woodwinds, harmonica, accordion, or pianos. You can also choose a multi-use microphone for more casual situations that require less specificity.

Polar Pattern

When you want to isolate a single instrument or capture the pure sound of the instrument itself and not the echo or reverberations, a cardioid polar pattern is the best choice. If you need to capture more of the room atmosphere or pick up multiple instruments, the wider polar pattern of an omnidirectional or a hypercardioid mic works better.

To select the right polar pattern, consider the recording or performance environment. Will there be multiple instruments? Will performers play bunched together or with plenty of space between them? These types of questions can help you decide on the ideal microphones for your purposes.

Connection Type

Professional-use instrument microphones typically feature XLR connectors. These connectors plug into most amplifiers, sound boards, and recording systems without adapters or the need for additional equipment.

If you’re not sure what type of connector you’ll need for your instrument microphone, our customer support team can advise you on compatibility of equipment and common uses for each type of connector.

Top Brands for Instrument Microphones

Shopping for professional-quality gear ensures better sound, improved amplification, and more accurate recording. While there are plenty of brands to choose from on the market, top brands like Audio-Technica, DPA Microphones, Sennheiser, Shure, and Earthworks provide gear you can rely on. To make sure your investment is built to last, it’s always a good idea to shop with brands you know and trust.