Features:

  • HIGH PERFORMANCE: Each Microphone piece is tuned to capture everything from low end punch to sensitive / flat sound The big drum microphone is designed for bass drums & low frequency instruments, the small drum mic is for Tom & snare drums & the overhead condenser mics are for cymbals, pianos, & vocals
  • COMPACT & VERSATILE: This instrumental microphone kit by Pyle Pro is designed for just about any set of drums or other musical instruments & the Compact size of the microphones makes it ideal for close recording
  • COMPATIBILITY: Each instrument microphone is designed with the standard thread 3/8" or 5/8" to match all types of microphone stand Drum mount is also universal & can be attached to most drum rims All mics comes with standard XLR connectors to allow compatibility with most audio instruments
  • CONVENIENT CARRY CASE: A convenient & lightweight carry case protects your mini microphones & allow for quick setup & safe transport Includes a set of keys & briefcase-style locks to add safety to your audio accessories
  • INCLUSIONS: One big drum mic, 4 small drum mics; 2 condenser mics with the holder; 4 thread clip & thread inserts, 4 clamps for snare/tom mics, & 2 wind screens for condenser mics
BEST DRUM MIC

I have to say for the ultra low-price, you are getting a METAL CASE FOAM PADDED with LOCKING HATCHES, HIGH QUALITY MICS MADE OF MAGNESIUM METAL HOUSING AND GOLD XLR PINS, VERY TIGHT AND EXCELLENT DRUM MOUNT CLIPS WITH METAL SCREWS, MIC STAND ADAPTER (with convertible size from mini to a 5/8th standard mic stand diameter)... The attention to detail on the mics are great. At first, I thought the mics were plastic housing with plastic mesh... ONCE I RECEIVED IT, I KNEW I WAS WRONG.... ALL THE MICS are magnesium body and are quite weighty for their size. the metal body is actually quite thick, and feels rugged. All the XLR pins are indeed gold plated... The meshes are all metal with built-in windscreen on the under-side of the mesh... For the price, the construction and durability of the Pyle Pros seems to be top-notch! The quality of the mics are very similar to the 7-piece AUDIX drum mic kit, but at the cost much much less... EXCELLENT QUALITY for recording with the right EQs and recording settings.. With all the mics, it really give an excellent soundstage playing it back... (((*** I am using an AKG Q701 and AKG K702 and AudioTechnica M50 for playback))) The only mics that NEED PHANTOM POWER are the overhead condensers. All the tom/snare and the bass drum mics are dynamic mics and can run with out phantom power. Having said that, you can run the tom/snare and bass drum mics with either XLR to XLR cable or a XLR to 1/4" cable.... I also found the condenser mic to be bit multi-functional... (Since I don't use the included overheads for my drum recording (I used my old pair of SM57s), I am using the Pyle Pro condensers on my PC as a general Skype conferencing microphone, and it works GREAT as a speaking microphone... The drum mounts are VERY EXCELLENT... It is EXTREMELY TIGHT snap on your drum rims... In my case, I am recording my Yamaha Birch Custom Absolutes which has die-cast rims, and it clips on extremely well. I also tried the mounts on my Yamaha Recording Custom which has the triple-flanged Dynahoops, and snaps on just as well as my Yamaha BCAs... The only downside with the mic mount is that taking it off require a bit of a force.... And since I constantly changing my drumkits for recording different genres, getting the clip off can be a bit troublesome... (If you are using the mics on just ONE drumkit, then it should be no problems.... I really like the metal case.. It feels good, and I do not have to worry about bumps and putting my drums on top of the case in the back of my trunk when I go for a live gig (Yes, I also used these for Live as well)... For the price, getting the metal case is an ultra-bonus. From other competing brands, you are only going to get a soft case or a plastic molded hard case and it would actually cost around $200... With the price of the Pyle Pros approx $120, you are getting High-Qualty Magnesium Mics, Good Designed Clips, Metal Case etc.. is a STEAL FORGET ABOUT THE BIG BRANDS... Get the NOBODY KNOWS BRAND : Pyle Pro, and snicker at other people who spent loads of money on getting the BIG BRANDS, but SAME QUALITY! Higher Price DOES NOT EQUALS TO Higher Quality The Pyle Pro PDKM7s are CHEAP and are EXCELLENT QUALITY... My recommendation is BUY NOW!!!!

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Ok let's qualify this, we all know there's better quality for much more money available. However, these are down right amazing for the price. If you take a little time and understand how to properly Mic a drum kit for a show or recording, these can easily meet your expectations. The condenser a on phantom power, wowza's. If you're on a budget and looking for something decent, this is your option. Read other reviews, you'll be convinced. So much of the final sound comes from proper setup and mixing. I recommend these. - musician of 30 years - recording musician of 15 years

Great specifically for drums and percussion!

I’ve recorded an awful lot of drums in my day, and having sold the high end stuff am looking for bargains. This set fits the bill just fine. I was initially a bit surprised by the sounds of the mics, but then I realized I typically EQ and compress the drums in similar ways anyway. The kick mic isn’t too tubby or too scooped, and it has the brights turned down. It’s nice and small to fit into a smaller front port, the cheap Heiyu mic looks to have the same element inside but a wastefully large basket. The snare/toms mics are also nice and small, they aren’t very bright either but allow a bright transient with a fairly rich but not overwhelming low sustain. Exactly what you want for toms...for snare top & bottom I think the Pyle 78 with and/or without a transformer added may be a better bet and use these for a rack of 4 toms. The SDC pair is really thin, the chart says it rolls off under 600Hz but hey that gets rid of the muddy boom from the drums. There is also a 10K peak that gets a shiny stick definition out of the cymbals. I didn’t find them brittle to handling like another report mentioned...? But I wouldn’t use these for anything other than drum/percussion overheads. The SDCs are fairly low output too to avoid the need for a pad but the dynamics are quite hot so some inlines may be needed if your preamp doesn’t have enough headroom. The biggest minus with this set is the clips use plastic 5/8 and 3/8 threads rather than metal, but hey, it’s $16/mic and they sound great. When a particularly flailing drummer breaks have them buy another set for the price.

Great for home recording drums

The Pyle PDKM7 mic package is designed for drums, but the mics will work on other instruments also. I purchased the mics specifically for recording my 5 piece drum set, and the occasional live show. Immediately I was impressed with the package. The case is not the typical cheesy plastic case included with entry level priced mics. It includes enough mics for a 5 piece drum set, and overhead condensers. The clips for mounting the snare and tom mics are also included, as are the necessary mic clips for mounting the condenser mics to a mic stand. These mics actually exceeded my expectations. I mixed the drums down (after a proper tuning and working with the mic placement of coarse), and ran them through a pre-amp to my computer. I dialed them in good enough to not be forced to use any of the FX included in my DAW, resulting in the more natural sound that I was seeking. The condenser mics are especially nice, and I probably could use them, and the snare and bass drum mics to capture my drums without mic'ing the toms. The clips that are included hold the mics tight to the drum rims, and you can adjust how close you want the mic to the drum head easily. The only complaint that I have is that the threads on the mic clips are plastic, and will probably strip out eventually. Not much of an issue because I only paid $135 for the entire package. I highly recommend the PDKM7 instrument mic package to musicians looking to capture their drums in a home recording studio at a price that won't break the bank.

Yes!!!!

I have to share my impressions. I have all seven of these microphones in use on a 5 piece kit (DW Collector Series) and I would not switch now after using these for a few months. They are a little more than incredible. I use two kick mics (one through a port hole and one on the outside. I use the mic that came with the set inside and a $200 Shure bass mic on the outside. At first I had the Shure on the inside but it would not grab the snap I wanted to hear and the Pyle did. The shure tends to be bassey. All the toms have a wonderful low fat sound and the snare records beautifully. The clips work great, although you may need a little direction as to how they clip on. The mics are clear...no noise, distortion, or any other problem. The only thing I encountered was an out of phase problem that was caused by two mikes being close together which was corrected in my DAW and audio interface that I use for recording. I have played drums for a very long time and I can't imagine switching to anything else. They sound great. Get them!!!!

Great Sound, Great Value

This is a great set of microphones for mic'ing a drum kit. It contains everything you need except for three stands (one for the kick drum mic, and two for the condenser mic's) and seven XLR microphone cables. There are a couple of things you need to be aware of regarding setup, though. One is that the 3/8" stand attachments that are in all the mic's and the condenser mic holders are removable (use a pair of pliers if you can't unscrew them by hand). If you're going to use the clamps to attach the tom/snare mic's to the, ummm, toms and snare, you don't need (or want) to remove the adapters, as it's the 3/8" attachment that you need (see below). But if you're attaching the condenser mic's to regular boom stands, you'll need to unscrew the adapters from the mic holders, revealing the 5/8" screw-in that you need. The biggest problem with this kit is that they don't tell you how to attach the tom/snare mic's to the tom/snare mounting clamps. I could not for the life of me figure it out, so I went to Pyle's website, and found a YouTube video review of the kit. This in itself wasn't very helpful, but the guy who did the review also made another vid that told me how to attach the mic's to the clamps. Here's a link: [...] If the link doesn't work (or Amazon whacked it, as they sometimes do in reviews), search YouTube for "Pyle-Pro PDKM7 How To Use The Clamps". Basically, you use the included 3/8" threaded bolts to attach the mic's to the clamps by screwing the bolt through the slot in the clamp, then screwing the mic onto the bolt. Watch the video; he does a great job of showing you what you need to do. Anyway, in summary, these are really good microphones at a really great price point. Highly recommended!

Fantastic sound, fantastic price.

Originally I was looking at a CAD brand kit, but when I saw the price on this one, and that it came in a hard metal case (the CAD kit comes in a padded duffle bag) I knew which one to go with. This kit was almost half the price with similar specs. All the mics are solidly built, and the kit comes with 3/8 to 5/8 adapters for stands. However, mine were screwed on so tightly I had to use pliers to loosen them up, causing a bit of aesthetic damage. The overheads are pretty nice, perfect for what they are made for. If you use them as a close mic, though, they aren't the best. The snare/tom mics are really good. When aimed at the center of the toms, the sound is really nice and punchy. Great balanced attack. On the snare, it was hard to get the same effect. There is an impact that is lacking in the sound, but more than likely you can get that in EQing. I've used one of the tom mics as an internal kick drum mic close to the beater, and that worked really well. The kick drum mic is by far the best in the kit. It has a very similar sound to the Audix D6 in my opinion. For being so much cheaper, it's surprising how close it sounds to an industry standard. Overall, Pyle did a fantastic job with this set. Any of the short comings on the mics can be fixed by a professional mixer who is worth his salt. Especially when you compare the price to leading brands. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good drum mic kit. I absolutely love it!

Mics that can work great and not break the bank

I'm using these mics to track my drums and as several YouTube videos prove, there are more expensive mics that may give you a better end result, but for the price and quantity this kit includes, it's a great start as you piece together a full mic set for your needs. After mixing there is little to complain about, sound good for use as a solution for home recording on a budget.

I took some plumbers tape and wrapped it around the treads which is holding tight but may even put a lil super glue to it as wel

for the price you cant go wrong - a few things though to mention...the overhead mics need phantom power so your board or mixer needs phantom power....Pyle's customer support very helpful and quick to respond about the issue and when I re-read the specs sure enough it stated phantom power required....the mics clips have a threaded insert to be able to attach the mics to the mic clips for toms doesn't seems to screw in perfectly or tight...I took some plumbers tape and wrapped it around the treads which is holding tight but may even put a lil super glue to it as well...I have a mackie mixer with 4 xlr channels and was able to use dual xlr adapters for 2 toms and the 2 overheads to use only 2 channels......again for the price and size of venues I play the mics are perfect and customer support from Pyle was spot on!

these sound amazing for the price!

Been using beta 52/ or d112 on kick, senhiezers on toms, sm 57 on snare,. 414 for overheads.. you get the idea.. have produced, have mixed, bla bla bla.. in short,. yes i can hear the difference between a u87, and a modified u87.... compared to what im used to these things sound a little thin, but for live,. they sound excellent,. for the price, i can't believe they sound as good as they do. when my expensive mics break (and they all do) i will just buy these things.. the entire set costs as much as my least expensive mic that i currently use. and a cute little case,. clips, overheads.. wow... it really is a good deal!

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