Detail 01
Cardioid pattern
Picks up what it's aimed at and rejects the rear. Point the back at the loudest thing you don't want.
Product detailSKU #1273887988737
Audio-TechnicaPRO 63LC Cardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An inexpensive dynamic instrument mic that ships with clamp, adapter, pouch and cable. Buy it to mic amps, drums or brass on a budget.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Micing a guitar cab or snare at rehearsal or a small gig
- Filling out a drum kit without buying a full mic kit
- A first mic for someone with no cable or clip yet
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Vocals as a primary use — it's voiced for instruments
- Quiet acoustic detail where a condenser hears more
- Players wanting a longer cable run than 15 feet without adding one
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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70Hz–16kHz response
Rolls off low rumble and reaches slightly higher than most stage vocal mics, so cymbals and brass stay defined.
Detail 03
1.63 inch head, 7.17 inch long
Small enough to squeeze under a hi-hat or between toms where a full-size mic won't sit.
Detail 04
AT8470 Quiet-Flex clamp
A gooseneck-style stand mount. It bends into position and keeps stand handling noise out of the mic.
Detail 05
Integral XLRM output
The connector is part of the mic body rather than a separate jack. One less thing to work loose.
Detail 06
Dynamic element
No phantom power, and it takes the sound pressure of a snare or a cranked cab without complaint.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Comes with the AT8470 clamp, threaded adapter, pouch and a 15-foot XLR cable
- 02No mic stand is included — the clamp still needs something to mount on
- 03The included cable ends in XLRM, so plan for a mic input, not an instrument jack
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need a cable and clip with this?
No. A 15-foot XLR cable, the AT8470 Quiet-Flex clamp, a threaded adapter and a pouch are in the box. Only a stand is missing.
02Can I use it for vocals?
It'll work, but it's voiced and sized as an instrument mic. A dedicated vocal mic will suit singing better.
03Does it need phantom power?
No. It's a dynamic mic and runs off any standard mic input.
04Will it work on a snare drum?
Yes. It's a common use — the small head fits tight kit spacing and the dynamic element handles the volume.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Frequency Response
- 70Hz–16kHz
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Open Circuit Sensitivity
- -55dB (1.7mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
1 detailsConnections & power
- Output Connector
- Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
3 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 7.17 inch
- Weight
- 10.9
- Head Diameter
- 1.63 inch
1 detailsIn the box
- Cable
- 15' cable with XLRF-type connector at microphone end, XLRM-type connector at equipment end
4 detailsOther
- Accessories
- AT8470 Quiet-Flex stand clamp, threaded adapter, protective pouch
- Product Type
- Dynamic instrument microphone
- Model
- PRO 63LC
- Element
- Dynamic
