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Small-diaphragm condenser
Tracks fast transients like cymbals and string attack more accurately than a large-diaphragm or dynamic mic.
Product detailSKU #1274115035863
Electro-VoicePL37 Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Small-diaphragm condenser from Electro-Voice's PL line, aimed at drum overheads, hi-hat, and acoustic sources that need detail.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Overheads and hi-hat on a live drum kit
- Close-miking acoustic guitar or percussion
- Adding a detail mic to an existing dynamic mic kit
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone without a phantom-power mixer or interface
- Kick drum or bass cab duty — wrong diaphragm size
- Players wanting a plug-and-play USB mic
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 design
Requires 48V phantom power from your mixer or interface. It will not work on a passive input.
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6.3 oz weight
Light enough to hang from an overhead boom arm without the stand tipping or creeping down.
Detail 04
Pencil form factor
Fits into tight spots over a hi-hat or under a snare where a larger mic body will not.
Detail 05
$132 price
Priced per mic, so a stereo overhead pair means buying two and matching them yourself.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Condensers need 48V phantom — check your mixer or interface first
- 02No stand, clip, or cable indicated; budget for a boom and XLR
- 03Buy two if you want stereo overheads; this is a single mic
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the PL37 need phantom power?
Yes. It is a condenser, so it needs 48V phantom from your mixer, preamp, or audio interface to work at all.
02Is one enough for drum overheads?
One works as a mono overhead. For a stereo image over the kit you need two, bought separately.
03Can I use it on acoustic guitar?
Yes. Small-diaphragm condensers are a standard choice for acoustic guitar because they capture string and pick detail cleanly.
04Will it handle loud cymbals?
It is built for the PL live drum role, which puts it over cymbals routinely. Watch your preamp gain rather than the mic.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 6.3
- Net Weight
- 6.3 oz. (176 g)
