Best overhead drum mics

We, at www.playersbenchmusic.com know exactly how time-consuming it can be to scour the endless online stores on your own. The good news is that you don't have to do it if you're in search of the best overhead drum mics! We've done all the hard work for you, selecting and reviewing the 45 greatest options offered by top brands: CAHAYA, Yamaha, Smartxchoices, Tosnail. Check out what we recommend in 2023.
At a Glance: Our Top Picks
Top 45 Best overhead drum mics Reviews 2022
AKG Acoustics Drum Set Concert 1 Professional Drum Microphone Set
G-MARK 7-Piece Wired Dynamic Drum Mics Drum Microphone Kit Professional Musical Instruments Classic Wired Drum Set
Shure SM81-LC Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone
K&M 21430 Mobile Overhead Microphone Stand
Audix FP7 Instrument Dynamic Microphone
Shure Drum Microphone Kit
Sennheiser DRUMKIT600 Drum Microphone Package
Lewitt Instrument Condenser Microphone
Samson C02 Pencil Condenser Microphones (Pair)
Shure SM137 Cardioid Instrument Condenser Probe Microphone
sE Electronics - sE8 Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Samson DK707 7-Piece Drum Microphone Kit + Samson SR970 Professional Studio Headphones + 7X XLR Mic Cable 10 ft. + 7X Rip Tie Cable Tie + Photo4Less Black Cleaning Cloth – Deluxe Accessory Bundle
Samson C01 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone
Behringer C-2 2 Matched Studio Condenser Microphones
Sennheiser Professional ME 2 Small Omni-directional Lavalier Microphone For Use With Wireless SK Bodypack Transmitters
Samson DK707 7-Piece Drum Microphone Kit
Gator Frameworks 1-to-2 Mic Mount Bar
Rockville PRO-D7 7 Mic Drum Kit w/Bass+Snare+Condenser Overhead Microphones
Audio-Technica AT2021 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
CAD Audio Stage7 Premium 7-Piece Drum Instrument Mic Pack
Cad Audio Stage7 Premium 7-Piece Drum Instrument Mic Pack
Neewer 2-Pack Pencil Stick Condenser Microphone
LyxPro SMT-1 Professional Microphone Stand Heavy Duty 93” Studio Overhead Boom Stand 76” Extra Long Telescoping Arm Mount
PM-2 Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Matched Pair
DM-7: Complete Drum Microphone Set
LyxPro SDPC-2 Stereo Pair of Pencil Condenser Stick Instrument Microphone Pair
Samson C02 Pencil Condenser Microphones Pair
Audix VX5 Premium Electret Condenser Vocal Microphone
Samson MK-10 Microphone Boom Stand
PYLE-PRO Pyle 7-Piece Wired Dynamic Kit-Kick Bass
Digital Reference DRDK7 7-Piece Drum Mic Kit
CAD Audio Stage7 7 Piece Drum Mic Pack
GRIFFIN Professional Studio Microphone Boom Stand
XTUGA New MI7 7-Piece Wired Dynamic Drum Mic Kit (Whole Metal)- Kick Bass
XTUGA DI7 7-Piece Wired Dynamic Drum Mic Kit (Whole Metal) Kick Bass
Monoprice 7-piece Drum and Instrument Mic Kit
Sennheiser E614 Super-Cardioid Condenser Microphone
Heimu Professional Condenser Microphone (Condenser Mic)
Samson C02 Pencil Condenser Microphones Stereo Pair
CAHAYA Tripod Microphone Stand Boom Arm Floor Mic Stand
CAD Audio GXL1200 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
Audix DP7 7-piece Drum Mic Package + 7 XLR Mic Cables
Audix DP7 Professional 7-Piece Drum Microphone Package
DRUM MIC MICROPHONE FOR CYMBALS Hi-HATS RIDE CRASH DRC100 OVERHEAD CONDENSER
Looking for the Perfect overhead drum mics - What to Consider Beforhand
Can you record drums with a condenser mic?
What are good overhead drum mics?
- Soyuz 013 FET Stereo Pair (Pro)
- Neumann KM184 (Pro)
- Shure KSM137 Studio Pair (Mid-range)
- Behringer C-2 (Budget)
- Rode M5 Overhead Mics (Budget)
- Audio-Technica AT4041 (Budget)
- Neumann U87 Stereo Matched Pair (Pro)
Where should drum room mics be placed?
Is Blue Yeti good for recording instruments?
Editor's Notes
To find the best of the best, we've analyzed 58 different options of overhead drum mics available out there. Our editors have read over 1239 customer reviews and shortlisted the 45 best overhead drum mics according to the pros and cons most customers stated. The selected options have an average rating of 410 and are available at $10289 on average.

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