Detail 01
Short barrel body
The main reason to buy it. Fits between rack toms and inside kick ports where a standard mic body collides with hardware.
Product detailSKU #1290447863761
Heil SoundPR 31 BW Short Barrel Large-Diaphragm Dynamic Mic
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Short-barrel large-diaphragm dynamic cardioid. For drum and cabinet miking in tight spaces where a full-length mic body won't physically fit.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Snare and tom miking where stand clearance is tight
- Guitar cabinet close-miking in a crowded stage setup
- Kick drum inside placement with limited port space
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Handheld vocal use — the short body is awkward to grip
- Capturing overheads, room, or cymbal detail
- Anyone needing a general-purpose mic for one-mic setups
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
40Hz–18kHz response
Reaches lower than most stage dynamics, so kick and floor tom body come through instead of just attack.
Detail 03
End-fire cardioid
Picks up from the front tip, not the side. Aim the end of the mic at the source, not the barrel.
Detail 04
-52.9dB output level
Low output typical of dynamics. Budget on having clean preamp gain rather than a noisy budget channel strip.
Detail 05
Balanced 600 ohm
Standard balanced output. Long XLR runs to a stage box stay quiet with no high-end loss.
Detail 06
Neodymium magnet structure
Stronger magnet for more output from a smaller element, which is what makes the short body practical.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01XLR cable and mic stand or drum clip are separate purchases
- 02Short body still needs stand clearance — measure your kit before ordering
- 03No phantom power required, but you do need clean preamp gain
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the PR 31 BW for?
Close-miking drums and cabinets in tight spots. The short barrel fits where a standard-length dynamic mic body physically won't.
02Does it need phantom power?
No. It's a dynamic mic. Any standard XLR mic input works, though a preamp with clean gain helps given its low output.
03Can I use it for vocals?
It'll capture voice, but the short barrel makes handheld use awkward. It's designed for stand-mounted instrument miking.
04Is it good on snare?
Yes. That's a core use — the short body clears hi-hat and rack tom hardware that gets in the way of longer mics.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- End-fire cardioid, uniform front-to-back discrimination
- Frequency Response
- 40Hz-18kHz
- Impedance
- Balanced 600 Ohms
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
2 detailsConnections & power
- Output Connection
- 3-pin XLR
- Output Level
- -52.9 dB @ 1,000 Hz
1 detailsOther
- Generating Element
- Dynamic with neodymium magnet structure
