Dynamic Instrument Microphones

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Musicians need a certain type of microphone that is built to counter the wear and tear of the road, stand up to the rigors of the stage, and handle the loud volumes that their instruments can produce. Enter the dynamic instrument microphone – a solid and sturdy type of mic that serves as the number one choice for performance, all with easy, straightforward operation both in the studio and on the stage. So how does a dynamic instrument microphone work? Pressurized sound waves cause vibrations that are picked up by a diaphragm and voice coil that are enclosed in the microphone’s capsule. Surrounded by a magnetic field, the corresponding electric signal that is generated is then relayed to a speaker or interface.

Are dynamic instrument microphones easy to use? Absolutely. Attach it to a microphone stand and use an XLR cable to plug it into the Mixer portion of your live sound setup or directly into a standalone PA System. Does a dynamic instrument mic need power? No, an external phantom power source is not required.

So which dynamic instrument microphone is the most well-known? That would be the Shure SM57 Instrumental Microphone, which stands out as one of the most versatile microphones available in the world today. It can be used to a mic a guitar amp or bass amp. It can be used with snare drums and toms. They are also the most common microphone of choice for brass and woodwind instruments. The moment you enter a recording studio, it’s not a matter of if there is going to be an SM57 there, but how many. If you’re performing with or recording a group of instrumentalists, going with a collection of SM57s is the perfect place to start.

American Musical Supply is stocked with a wide range of dynamic instrument mic models of varying shapes, sizes, and polar patterns – each bringing a unique set of tonal characteristics to the table. In addition to its popularity with speech and vocal applications, the Electro-Voice RE20 Dynamic Microphone is also an excellent choice for recording instruments. Dynamic microphones are designed to handle larger pressure loads from sound waves, making them ideal for use with drums. The Shure Beta series of dynamic drum microphones and Audix’s dynamic microphone lineup, led by the popular Audix D6B Large Diaphragm Cardioid Microphone, are among the best suited to bring out the punch and boom of bass drums, floor toms, and hand percussion instruments such as congas, djembes, and cajons. If you’re looking for a comprehensive collection of mics for an entire drum set or large group of instruments, we sell complete all-in-one Microphone Packages filled with dynamic instrument microphones.

We make buying Dynamic Instrument Microphones quick and easy - in-stock items that are ordered before 5PM will ship out the same day! (see our Shipping Information Page for more details) Do you have questions about Dynamic Instrument Microphones and want to know which items would be best for you? Give us a call at 800-319-9043 - our experts are standing by.