Audio-Technica ATM230

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Audio-Technica ATM230

Audio-Technica

ATM230

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 395227
Model: ATM230
Price: $174.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

The ATM230 is a workhorse tom mic – seriously tough and sounds great. It's perfect for gigging drummers needing isolation and a focused, punchy tone without breaking the bank. This mic thrives in live settings and is a fantastic value for the money.

Product Description

  • Audio-Technica ATM230
  • Dynamic Instrument Microphone
  • Specifically for toms
  • snare and other percussion instruments
  • Polar pattern: hypercardioid
  • Frequency range: 30 - 12
  • 000 Hz
  • Impedance: 600 Ω
  • Sensitivity: -54 dB (1.9 mV) re 1V @ 1 Pa
  • Weight: 292 g
  • Includes AT8665 drum holder and pocket

*15-Year manufacturer's warranty if you register the product at audio-technica.com within 30 days of purchase*

PROS
  • • Rugged build handles serious tom abuse and stage life
  • • Hypercardioid rejects bleed, isolates toms beautifully
  • • Clear, punchy low-mids provide excellent tom body
  • • Includes a solid, functional AT8665 clip for easy mounting
CONS
  • • Hypercardioid pattern requires precise mic placement
  • • 600Ω impedance needs a preamp with sufficient gain
  • • Lacks the extended high-end sparkle of some premium mics

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Key Features

Mic Type Dynamic
Polar Pattern Hypercardioid
Frequency Range 30 - 12,000 Hz
Max SPL 149 dB SPL
Clamp Included Yes (AT8665)
Weight 292 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The e604 is more forgiving in placement, but the ATM230 offers a tighter, more focused tom sound with better low-mid presence.
It's manageable, but you’ll likely need a preamp with a bit more gain than your average interface to get a strong signal - especially if you’re running low output levels.
It can, but it’s less versatile than dedicated snare mics. It’ll deliver a punchy sound, but might lack some of the crispness needed for certain snare tones.

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