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Shure RPM181/S Supercardioid Capsule for BETA 181
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Shure RPM181/C Cardioid Capsule for BETA 181 Microphone
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Shure RPM181/O Omnidirectional Capsule for BETA 181
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Shure RPM181/BI Bidirectional Capsule for BETA 181
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AKG Perception P2 Cardioid Dynamic Bass Microphone
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Product Price  $119.00
Earthworks QTC50mp Small-Diaphragm Omnidirectional...
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Open-Box CAD e60 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
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Digital Reference DRI100 Dynamic Instrument Microphone
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Every microphone has its purpose. Some are for vocalists to hold in hand, some are for recording booths, some are for the edges of the stage and some are even for focusing on just one spot. But without a doubt, some of the most versatile mics are instrument microphones. There are tons of different instruments, and the ability to record a huge variety of them with professional quality is no easy thing. Still, you'll find plenty of mics here that can do just that, along with a good selection of specialized and instrument-specific types as well.

There is, of course, one type of instrument that's especially demanding on its microphones, and that's percussion. When it comes to purpose-built instrument microphones, drum mics definitely make up the lion's share. There are a few reasons for that, one of which is that getting the best results on a drum recording involves putting a dedicated mic on each drum. That's why you

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