Detail 01
Hypercardioid polar pattern
It keeps the microphone focused on the sound source.
Product detailSKU #1500000007279
Audio-TechnicaATM230 Hypercardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Audio-Technica’s ATM230 is a compact dynamic instrument microphone for close-miking toms, snare, and other percussion. Its hypercardioid pattern keeps attention on the intended source, and the low-profile body gives you more placement options around a drum setup. The capsule is designed for high-SPL work, with full, rounded audio and an emphasized low end. A metal body, included AT8665 drum mount, and protective pouch make it ready for repeated live or studio drum-miking duties.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Miking rack toms, floor toms, snare drums, and other percussion instruments.
- Live and studio drum setups where compact placement around the source matters.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Dynamic capsule; no phantom power required
It operates without phantom power.
Detail 03
3.2-inch low-profile body
Its compact form allows placement in a wide range of setups.
Detail 04
XLR connector
It uses an XLR connection.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the ATM230 include a drum mount?
Yes. It includes an AT8665 drum mount and a protective pouch.
02Is phantom power required?
No.
03What instruments is it intended to mic?
It is suited to toms, snare drums, and other percussion instruments.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Max SPL
- Not specified
- Capsule
- Dynamic
- Polar Pattern
- Hypercardioid
- Frequency Response
- 30Hz-12,000kHz
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Switches
- No
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Type
- Mounted
4 detailsConnections & power
- Phantom Power Required
- No
- Analog or Digital
- Analog
- Connector
- XLR
- Power Supply
- No
3 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 3.2 in.
- Weight
- 10.3
- Diameter
- 1.5 in.
5 detailsIn the box
- Shockmount
- ✕ Not included
- Case or Gig Bag
- ✓ Included
- Stand
- ✕ Not included
- Cable
- ✕ Not included
- Clip
- ✓ Included
