Toms - not too different from snares in miking technique, but you often
want to choose a mic with more low-end response, depending on tom size and
tuning. As an example, an 8" tom may sound great with an SM57, but a 16" tom may
sound better with an MD421.
You can change the angle and distance of the
mic and really change the "EQ" of a tom (this is true for any drum, but it's
really apparent on toms). Be sure to experiment with mic placement!
Common mics for toms include: Shure SM57, Sennheiser MD421, Audix D2,
Audio Technica ATM25, and EV 604.
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