The Nady DM Series mics are able to handle incredibly high sound-pressure levels without distortion and are ideal microphones for close-miking of all types of drums and percussion instruments in live and studio settings. The DMK3 3-Piece Drum Microphone Package also allows accurate sonic reproduction of brass, woodwind, and other instruments, producing high sound fields. The DM70: Cardioid pattern allows close miking without bleed-through from other drum kit pieces Neodymium element delivers maximum output Greater than 130dB SPL handling capacity for distortion-free reproduction of even the loudest drums and other instruments Transformerless moving-coil dynamic design for enhanced bass and fast transient response All-metal construction for maximum reliability Special rubber shockmount mic holder minimizes floor vibration pick-up Incredibly small, low-profile design for minimum visibility and versatile close-miking placement around the drum kit Gold-plated XLR for maximum conductivity Full frequency response for sonic punch with exceptional clarity: 70-16,000kHz The DM80: Cardioid pattern allows close miking without bleed-through from other drum kit pieces Neodymium element delivers maximum output Up to 145dB SPL handling capacity for distortion-free reproduction of even the loudest drums and other instruments Transformerless moving-coil dynamic design for enhanced bass and fast transient response All metal construction for maximum reliability Special rubber shockmount mic holder minimizes floor vibration pick-up Incredibly small, low-profile design for minimum visibility and versatile close-miking placement around the drum kit Gold-plated XLR for maximum conductivity Full frequency response for sonic punch with exceptional clarity: 30-15,000Hz