While walking the aisles of the 2025 Music City Drum Show in Nashville, a set of drum microphones immediately stood out. They had a brushed copper finish, with a vintage, almost steampunk aesthetic. The company was 5 Core, and I spoke with Joy Singh, a 5 Core representative who was clearly proud of his company’s products.  Founded in India, 5 Core has been steadily building its global presence with an extensive catalog of microphones, pro audio gear, and accessories at budget-friendly prices. For this month’s Product Close-Up, I’ll be giving the 5 Core 7-Piece Drum Microphone Kit a spin.  What’s in the Box?  Included with the kit are:  1 x Carrying Case  1 x Bass Drum Microphone with mic clip  4 x Tom/Snare Microphones with rim-mount clips  2 x Condenser/Overhead Microphones with mic clips Specifications  Bass Drum Mic:  Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 15 kHz  Sensitivity: -60 dB (+/- 3 dB)  Output Impedance: […]

October 2025 Issue