The Audio Technica ATM230 is a game-changer for recording drums. With its exceptional high SPL-handling capabilities and precise hypercardioid polar pattern, this compact dynamic microphone ensures incredible isolation of your desired sound source, even at close range. It delivers a beautifully warm low-frequency response and astounding attack characteristics, resulting in drum recordings that sound just the way they should.
The ATM230 features a low-profile design and comes with an AT8665 drum mount, allowing you to position it anywhere around a drum kit while remaining unobtrusive. Whether you’re on stage or in the studio, this microphone is the ultimate choice for high-performance recording of drums and percussion.
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One of the standout features of the ATM230 is its precise hypercardioid polar pattern. While cardioid polar patterns are already great for reducing the capture of ambient noise and unwanted sound sources, the hypercardioid pattern takes it a step further. With a much tighter directional pickup angle, it provides even more isolation of your sound source. This makes it ideal for live performances and studio recording, whether you’re capturing spoken-word vocals, instrumentation, and more. It minimizes bleed from other sources and captures only what you want to be heard.
The ATM230 comes with several useful accessories, including an AT8665 drum mount for a 5/8-27 threaded adapter and a 5/8-27 to 3/8-16 threaded adapter. It also includes a soft protective pouch to keep the microphone safe when not in use.
Key Features:
– Hypercardioid polar pattern for improved isolation of desired sound source
– Handles very high SPL at close range
– Big warm low-frequency response with excellent attack
– Low-profile design permits versatile placement around drum kit
– Rare earth magnet for improved output and transient response
– Rugged all-metal design and construction for extra durability
Specifications:
– Microphone Element: Dynamic
– Polar Pattern: Hypercardioid
– Frequency Response: 30Hz – 12kHz
– Open Circuit Sensitivity: -54dB (1.9mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
– Impedance: 600 Ohms
– Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
– Dimensions: Length: 82.5mm / 3.2″, Maximum Diameter: 38mm / 1.5″
– Weight: 292g / 10.3oz
– Product Code: ATM230
