Detail 01
RM3 drum rim mount included
It mounts the microphone to a snare or tom rim without a mic stand.
Product detailSKU #1500000446468
EarthworksDM17 Tom and Snare Drum Microphone Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
DM17 is a cardioid microphone made for snare and tom capture. Its tight cardioid pattern is intended to focus on the drum while reducing sound arriving from other instruments. The included RM3 rim mount attaches the microphone to a snare or tom rim, removing the need for a mic stand and making placement more direct. With 155 dB SPL handling, XLR output, and 24–48V phantom-power operation, it is equipped for live performance, studio recording, and live-stream drum capture.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Mounting a microphone directly on snare or tom rims instead of using mic stands.
- Drum setups needing a cardioid pattern to reduce bleed from other instruments.
- Live, studio, or livestream drum capture with 155 dB SPL handling.
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
Cardioid polar pattern
It focuses on the drum while reducing sound from other instruments.
Detail 03
155 dB maximum SPL
The microphone is specified to handle very high sound-pressure levels.
Detail 04
24–48V phantom power
The microphone requires phantom power within that range.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Your recording or live setup needs to provide 24–48V phantom power.
- 02The RM3 is intended for metal drum hoops and suspension mounts.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a drum mount included?
Yes. The DM17 includes the RM3 drum rim mount.
02What connector does it use?
It has a 3-pin male XLR connector.
03Can it handle loud drums?
Its maximum SPL rating is 155 dB.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Max SPL
- 155dB
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Frequency Response
- 20Hz–20kHz
- Sensitivity
- 36 mV/Pa (-29 dBV/Pa)
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
4 detailsConnections & power
- Output Impedance
- 100 Ohms
- Phantom Power
- 24 - 48V
- Output
- XLR (pin 2+)
- Connector
- XLR 3-pin male
3 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 5.25 inch (133 mm)
- Weight
- 4.4
- Diameter
- 0.82 inch (21 mm)
2 detailsOther
- Current Consumption
- 4mA
- Noise
- 22dB SPL equivalent (A weighted)
