Earthworks Audio Unveils Game-Changing Drum Microphones

Milford, NH – Earthworks Audio, renowned for its legendary microphones, is excited to announce the launch of its latest drum microphones. This launch includes the DM17 tom and snare drum microphone, the SR20 Gen 2 instrument microphone, the SR20sp drum overhead microphones, and the DK6 drum microphone kit. Set to hit the market today, July 22nd, these microphones give users the drum sound they’ve been chasing, with unparalleled performance at an affordable price.

“Earthworks drum mics have always been synonymous with quality.” said Gareth Krausser, CEO at Earthworks Audio, “These new drum microphones are the easiest, most accessible path to our signature sound. They are the result of our years of experience building quality drum microphones, as well as feedback from top mixing engineers in studio and live.”

DM17 Tom and Snare Drum Microphone

Designed specifically for toms and snare drums, the DM17 combines premium on-axis detail with superior off-axis rejection, delivering the industry-redefining sound quality that Earthworks Audio is known for.

“The DM17 was a success with everyone – me, monitor engineer, drum tech and our drummer. A great improvement over our previous snare mic.” – Kevin Madigan, FOH Engineer, Santana

  • Key Features:
    • Optimized for Drums: Built to capture the detailed attack and powerful dynamics of toms and snare drums.
    • RM3 Rim Mount: A low-profile, tour-quality solution for securely mounting the DM17 to the rim of drums, ensuring easy setup and intuitive mic placement.
    • Extreme SPL Handling: Handles up to 155 dBSPL, preventing clipping even from the loudest drummers.
    • Tight Cardioid Polar Pattern: Provides the detail you’d expect from a quality condenser mic, with off-axis rejection that rivals the best dynamic mics.
    • Balanced and Natural Sound: Offers rich, detailed sound right out of the box.

The DM17 will be available at a MAP price of $199, making it an accessible option for both engineers and musicians seeking top-tier sound quality.

SR20 Gen 2 Instrument Microphone

The SR20 Gen 2 is the latest evolution of Earthworks Audio’s celebrated instrument microphones. Engineered for a wide array of instruments, including guitar cabs, cymbals, percussion, brass, and saxes, the SR20 Gen 2 is designed to excel in any high-volume environment.

“With the SR20s, I was able to capture a very pure and ‘in the room’ sound to my china and stack while maintaining the control of them being spot mics.” — Nick Morzov, Engineer, Travis Barker

  • Key Features:
    • Versatile Instrument Compatibility: Perfect for loud instruments and sound sources, ideal for live stages, studio recordings and broadcast productions.
    • Extreme SPL Handling: Can handle up to 155 dBSPL, ensuring distortion-free sound capture.
    • Tight Cardioid Pattern: Offers focused sound capture with excellent rejection of off-axis sources.
    • Exceptional Sound: Provides larger-than life sound across the entire frequency range, making it the most mix-ready instrument microphone.
    • Compact and Versatile Design: At just over 4 inches in length, SR20 Gen 2 is ideal for low-profile capture in any application in live and studio environments.

The SR20 Gen 2 will be available at a MAP price of $349, delivering exceptional value for a microphone of its caliber.

SR20sp Gen 2 Drum Overhead Microphones

The SR20sp Gen 2 delivers staggering drum overhead performance for all genres of music. Users get unmatched value in a tiny package that goes toe to toe with the best overheads in the industry.

“The SR20s are phenomenal. The clarity and depth I was able to achieve was unreal. I don’t think I’ve ever liked mixing overheads as much as I did when I used them.” – Matt Lowe, Worship FOH Engineer

  • Key Features:
    • Ready For Any Situation: Any drum kit, any genre of music, and any venue. You name it, the SR20sp will handle it.
    • Extreme SPL Handling: Can handle up to 155 dBSPL, ensuring distortion-free sound capture.
    • Tight Cardioid Pattern: Offers focused sound capture with excellent rejection of off-axis sources.
    • Exceptional Sound: Provide larger-than life sound across the entire frequency range for the most mix-ready drum overheads.
    • Compact and Durable Design: A robust stainless steel body designed for the rigors of live and studio environments.

The SR20sp Gen 2 will be available at a MAP price of $698, making them the most accessible premium overhead mics on the market.

DK6 6-Piece Drum Microphone Kit

Finally, the DK6 brings together six microphones — three DM17s, two SR20 Gen 2s, and one DM6 kick drum microphone — to form the most impactful entry in drum miking  in this price range. The DK6 offers easy to use no-compromise premium sound in a rugged tour-ready package. It might just get you thinking that drums are the easiest instrument to mic.

  • Key Features:
    • DM6: The DM6 sounds perfect right out of the box. 
    • DM17: The quickest way to premium tom and drum sound. Includes the RM3 rim-mounting system.
    • SR20 Gen 2: Mix-ready drum overhead sound for any genre of music.
    • Custom SKB Case: Road-ready and low-profile.

The DK6 will be available at a MAP price of $1499. 

Availability

The DM17, SR20 Gen 2, SR20sp Gen2 and DK6 will be available for purchase starting July 22, 2024.

For more information, visit earthworksaudio.com or contact Earthworks Audio at (603) 654-2433 or [email protected].

About Earthworks Audio

Since 1995, Earthworks has been trusted to sculpt the sounds of your favorite concert halls and recording studios. Each microphone features a blazing-fast transient response, massive dynamic range, and a rugged stainless steel build. Plus, they’re all designed, tuned, and assembled in their factory based in Milford, NH. 

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