Detail 01
Cardioid polar pattern
Focused pickup intended to prioritize the target drum and reduce bleed from adjacent instruments.
Product detailSKU #1389627462983
beyerdynamicTG D57 Drum Condenser Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A compact cardioid condenser built for direct snare and tom miking, with an integrated rim clamp and flexible gooseneck for controlled placement.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Close-miking snare and toms
- Drummers and engineers working with limited kit space
- Studio, rehearsal, and live drum setups using phantom-powered XLR inputs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Applications without 12–48 V phantom power
- Users seeking a microphone intended for distant drum placement rather than close miking
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
72 mm swivel gooseneck with integrated MKV 87 clamp
Allows direct rim-mounted placement without an additional stand.
Detail 03
20 Hz–20 kHz close frequency response
The stated close-miking response range.
Detail 04
140 dB maximum SPL
The stated maximum sound-pressure-level specification.
Detail 05
3-pin XLR male; 12–48 V phantom power
Connects to standard XLR signal chains and requires phantom power.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your preamp or mixer provides 12–48 V phantom power; 48 V is the recommended voltage.
- 02The integrated MKV 87 clamp mounts to drum rims, so confirm this mounting approach suits your kit.
- 03Its cardioid pattern is designed to prioritize the target drum and reduce adjacent-instrument bleed.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What drums is the TG D57 designed for?
It is designed for snare and tom use.
02Does the TG D57 include a drum mount?
Yes. It has an integrated MKV 87 clamp that mounts directly to drum rims.
03Does it require phantom power?
Yes. It operates on 12–48 V phantom power, with 48 V listed as the recommended voltage.
04What connector does it use?
It uses a 3-pin XLR male connector.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSound
- Nominal impedance
- 200 ohm
- Load impedance
- ≥ 1 kohm
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
1 detailsConnections & power
- Recommended voltage
- 48V
2 detailsSize & weight
- Clamp dimensions
- 3.35" × 4.65"
- Gooseneck length
- 2.83"
20 detailsOther
- Connector
- 3-pin XLR male
- Power supply
- Phantom power (P12, P24, P48)
- Equivalent noise level
- 24dB (A-weighted), 35dB (CCIR)
- Current consumption
- 4.7mA
- Tier
- new
- Category Source
- detail
- Frequency response (close)
- 20Hz–20kHz
- Frequency response (distant)
- 35Hz–20kHz
- Maximum SPL
- 140dB
- Product type
- Condenser microphone
- Signal-to-noise ratio
- 70dB (A-weighted), 59dB (CCIR)
- Korena Special
- false
- Weight
- 0.32 lb.
- Polar pattern
- Cardioid
- Sensitivity
- 5mV/Pa (-46dBV) ±2.5dB
- Product Type
- Condenser microphone
- Model
- TG D57
- Operating principle
- Pressure gradient
- Source Id
- site51389627462983
- Transducer type
- Condenser (back electret)
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