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Cardioid pattern
Picks up mostly what it points at. Rejects the drummer and the wedge behind it, so more gain before feedback.
Product detailSKU #1313854590386
Audio-TechnicaPRO 35cW Cardioid Condenser Clip-On Instrument Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Clip-on cardioid condenser for miking horns, drums and other acoustic instruments without a stand. For players who move while playing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Miking a sax or trumpet bell in a moving stage show
- Snare or tom close-miking where stand space is tight
- Small venues where mic stands crowd the players
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Vocals — a clip-on instrument mic is the wrong tool
- Anyone without phantom power or a compatible bodypack transmitter
- Studio work where a placed large-diaphragm mic gives more options
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.
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Condenser element
Needs power to work. Catches detail and transients a dynamic mic rounds off.
Detail 03
Clip-on mount
Attaches to the instrument itself. Mic-to-source distance stays fixed no matter how much the player moves.
Detail 04
cW connector
Terminates in a screw-down connector for Audio-Technica wireless bodypacks, not a straight XLR cable.
Detail 05
Instrument-specific design
Voiced and mounted for loud acoustic sources at close range rather than general-purpose room or vocal use.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The cW ending needs an AT bodypack transmitter or a power adapter to run wired
- 02Check the clip fits your instrument's bell or rim before committing
- 03Cable and transmitter are separate purchases
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I plug this straight into my mixer?
Not directly. The cW connector is made for Audio-Technica bodypack transmitters. Running it wired into a mixer requires an adapter that supplies phantom power and converts to XLR.
02Will it work on drums?
Yes. Clip-on condensers are commonly used on snare and toms, where the clip mounts to the rim and keeps placement consistent take to take.
03Does it come with a wireless transmitter?
No. This is the microphone and clip only. The bodypack transmitter and receiver are bought separately.
04Is a condenser too fragile for stage use?
Clip-on instrument condensers are built for close, loud sources on stage. Handle the capsule and cable carefully, but it is a live-use design.
