Instrument Microphones

What are Instrument Microphones? 

Instrument microphones are made to capture the sounds from instruments, faithfully converting them into electrical signals that are amplified to the true sound of the instrument. These microphones are necessary when you want to pick up the fine voices from instruments such as drums, guitars, pianos, cellos, saxes, ukuleles, and others. 

Instrument microphones are available in a variety of sizes and shapes, each with its own unique specifications. You can choose the microphone according to your instruments. 

Instrument microphones are primarily condenser microphones that are fine tuned to record specific instruments. They are available in both wired and wireless options, giving you the flexibility to choose the option that best suits the situation. 

Wireless instrument microphones are reliable, easy to use, and easy to match to your specific instrument. 

Which microphone should I attach to my musical instrument?

Let's discuss a couple different scenarios:

Indoor/ studio recording: During indoor situations where you can control the ambient noise, a condenser instrument microphone is the best option because it is more precise and records without any distortion and interruption.

Outdoor/ live performance: During outdoor situations such as concerts, a dynamic instrument microphone is used because the large diaphragm of the dynamic mic helps deal with ambient noises. The large diaphragm dynamic mic helps cancel sound distortion, producing a clearer sound. 

Advantages of Kingdom’s Instrument Microphones:

1. Engineered specifically to capture the dynamics of instruments.
2. If instruments are a key part of your event, these mics are for you.
3. Easily fitted to a stand.
4. Easy to adjust according to the position of the instrument.
5. No fluctuation from noise or signal interference.
6. Catches both very low sounds and very high sounds.
7. Sturdy and durable.

What are DPA Instrument Microphones?

A DPA instrument microphone is a large diaphragm microphone. It is less impacted by feedback and is ideal for producing a natural sound. 

These Kingdom microphones are small in size but produce an amazing sound quality for instruments. DPA microphones can be used for live recording, studio recording, and broadcasting. 

It is important to note that DPA mics need phantom power to enhance the buffer of a condenser microphone. 

Kingdom’s instrument microphones are a prime preference for you if you love to record various instruments and want quality output. You can choose the instrument microphone suited to your needs, whether it be dynamic, ribbon, or condenser.

Of interest, the best microphone for brass instruments is the ribbon microphone. It has a high frequency range and it warms up the sound even if it is very high pitched. It also handles high pressure sounds without causing any distortion. 

Ribbon microphones also allow you to increase or decrease the pitch of the sound. This gives you the option of tailoring sound to the listeners. 

Kingdom.com has a variety of instrument microphones, all at very affordable price points. Call and speak to our trained staff to find the perfect instrument microphone for your application today!