Ultimate Hi-Hat Mic Comparison | 8 Best Hi-Hat Microphones Tested

Here are the hi-hat microphones I tested! (Links below⬇️)

Neumann KM184 - https://drumhelper.com/recommends/neu...
Audio Technica AT4041 - https://drumhelper.com/recommends/aud...
Audix ADX51 - https://drumhelper.com/recommends/aud...
AKG P170 - https://drumhelper.com/recommends/akg...
Shure SM81 - https://drumhelper.com/recommends/shu...
Rode M3 - https://drumhelper.com/recommends/rod...
Shure SM57 - https://drumhelper.com/recommends/shu...
Shure SM7B - https://drumhelper.com/recommends/shu...

For the best experience, I recommend listening to this comparison on good headphones or quality speakers to hear the nuances between each mic!

I've tested eight of the top hi-hat microphones in this head to head comparison, and each of these mics brings something a little different to the table in terms of tone, response, price, and versatility.

Keeping things fair, I maintained the same mic placement, tuning, and gain levels across the board, capturing each take in a way that highlights both open and closed hi-hat sounds. The aim was to give you an honest sound comparison for each mic without the influence of additional processing.

I’ve covered a wide range of mics to help you find the right match for your setup, and I hope you find this video helpful in your search for the right choice for your hi-hats for live and studio use.

Timecodes
0:00 - Introduction
0:21 - Hi-Hat Playing Unprocessed
0:47 - Hi-Hat Playing Processed
1:15 - Full Kit Playing Unprocessed
2:35 - Full Kit Playing Processed
3:56 - Outro

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