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How to choose the best mics for drums
There are many ways in which to mic up a drum kit and there is no one ideal microphone to use on any particular drum. Some drummers prefer to use 2…
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Shape the setup to your sound.
Just like a cookie-cutter trap set won’t hold your tune, a one-size-fits-all microphone setup won’t always fit your kit. A lot of pieces? A leaner set? There’s always a mic combo that suits your sticks.
Shure drum and percussion microphones cover every shell and cymbal smarter. For a beginner or a touring professional, in the studio or at the show, we’ve got the options to help you customize the coverage to your kit.
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