DW Drum Mic Arm, 1/2 in to 18 in, with Mic Clip and Memory Lock
The DWSMTAMC is a drum mic arm that holds a microphone from the hardware already mounted on the kit, instead of from a stand on the floor. In front of a tom or a hi-hat, it is the difference between a drummer playing the instrument and a drummer playing around one more tripod.
What sets it apart
- Manufacturer's designation: 1/2 in to 18 in
- Adjustable angle at the end that holds the mic
- Factory-installed SM782 memory lock
- Mic clip included
- Chrome finish
Floor space runs out
A miked five-piece kit quickly calls for three cymbal stands, a hi-hat stand, a drum throne and two mic stands. The bases end up overlapping, and every stand you add pushes the drummer's footwork back a little.
This arm takes its support from a clamp that is already in place, on a stand tube or on a hoop. The mic ends up where it needs to be and nothing is added to the floor. On a small stage, it is often the only way to set up a tom mic without pushing the hi-hat aside.
The tilt at the right end
Aiming a mic by swinging the whole arm changes its height and its distance at the same time: you fix one axis and throw off two. A tilt at the end of the arm separates the moves: first you set the position, then you aim the capsule.
That is what lets you bring a mic a few centimetres closer to the head without starting the angle over, when the sound engineer asks for a little more attack and a little less shell.
Set up tomorrow what you found tonight
The SM782 memory lock holds the height you found. Once tightened, it acts as a stop: the arm always comes back down to the same point, even after a complete teardown.
For a band playing three nights in a row in three different venues, that small ring is worth soundcheck time. The mic is back in place while the others are still plugging in.
Specifications
| Manufacturer's designation | 1/2 in to 18 in |
|---|---|
| Adjustment | adjustable angle at the mic end |
| Position marker | SM782 memory lock |
| Mic clip | included |
| Finish | chrome |
What it is for
- Tom or floor tom mic on a tight stage
- Hi-hat mic offset from a stand clamp
- Auxiliary percussion mounted on a rack
- Vocal mic for a drummer who sings backing vocals
- Permanent setup in a rehearsal room or studio
Compare with other manufacturers
Other hardware manufacturers also make mic arms that mount on the drum kit. What sets them apart from this one:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | Mic arm for rack and clamp | Often sold with its clamp, varying tube diameters |
| Tama | Hoop-mounted mic holder | Hooks onto the drum hoop, not onto a tube |
| Pearl | Mic rod for accessory clamp | Straight rod with no tilt at the end |
| Audix | Short-arm hoop mic clamp | Designed around a specific mic, very short arm |
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a separate mounting clamp?
- The manufacturer lists the arm, the mic clip and the SM782 lock, not the anchor point. The arm mounts on an accessory clamp or an eye bolt already in place; if your kit has none, plan for one along with the arm.
- Will it hold a heavy mic?
- The included clip takes standard-size microphones. The farther the weight sits from the support point, the harder the arm works: mount a heavy mic as close to the clamp as possible, never at the end of the boom.
- Can I use it somewhere other than on the drum kit?
- Yes, anywhere an accessory clamp can take it: a percussion rack, a cymbal stand, a stage structure. The anchor point is what matters, not the instrument.
- Is the memory lock useful if I never tear down?
- Less so, but it still does its job: it keeps the arm from sliding down under the weight of the mic when the screw loosens from vibration.
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