Shure NXN6 3-Pack Supercardioid Tom/Snare Drum Microphones

Professional Drum Capture with Next-generation Transducer Technology

Bring clarity, punch, and control to your drum sound with the Shure NXN6 3-Pack, a professional dynamic microphone package engineered specifically for snare drums and toms.

Built around Shure's advanced dual-engine transducer technology, the NXN6 is designed to capture the natural character and attack of your drums while reducing unwanted mechanical vibration, handling noise, and stage bleed.

Its focused supercardioid pickup pattern, rugged construction, and streamlined drum-mounting system make the NXN6 an excellent choice for touring drummers, live sound engineers, houses of worship, venues, studios, and professional production environments.

This 3-pack includes three NXN6 microphones along with Shure drum mounts, protective pouches, and adapters, giving you a complete solution for miking multiple toms, a combination of toms and snare, or other percussion instruments.

Shure Dual-engine Transducer Technology

At the heart of the NXN6 is Shure's innovative dual-engine transducer design.

Two precisely engineered transducers work together to optimize the microphone's acoustic response while helping reduce mechanical vibration and unwanted noise before the signal reaches the mixing console.

Compared with conventional single-transducer designs, this approach is engineered to deliver a stronger, more controlled output with reduced dependence on traditional shock-mounting systems and extensive corrective processing.

For sound engineers, that can mean faster setup and a cleaner starting point at the console. For drummers, it means a microphone designed to preserve more of the tone and dynamics of the instrument itself.

Designed for Snare Drums and Toms

The NXN6 is specifically voiced for close-miking drums.

Its 50Hz–16kHz frequency response captures the body, attack, resonance, and detail of snare drums and toms while maintaining the focused response needed for demanding live environments.

Whether you're capturing the crack of a snare, the depth of a floor tom, or the attack and sustain of rack toms, the NXN6 is designed to provide a clear and consistent representation of the instrument.

Supercardioid Pickup for Excellent Isolation

Live drum kits generate a tremendous amount of acoustic energy, making microphone isolation especially important.

The NXN6 features a supercardioid polar pattern that concentrates pickup on the intended drum while rejecting a significant amount of sound arriving from the sides.

This focused pickup can help minimize bleed from:

• Cymbals
• Hi-hats
• Nearby toms
• Guitar amplifiers
• Stage monitors
• Other instruments
• Ambient stage noise

Better isolation gives engineers greater control over individual drum channels and makes it easier to shape a clear, powerful drum mix.

Reduced Mechanical Noise

Traditional drum microphones often require substantial mechanical isolation because microphones mounted directly to drums are exposed to constant impact and vibration.

The NXN6's dual-engine transducer system is designed to help minimize these mechanical disturbances at the microphone itself.

This reduces dependence on bulky traditional shock mounts while allowing the microphone to remain positioned close to the drum for reliable, consistent capture.

Rugged Construction for Stage and Touring Use

Drum microphones live in one of the toughest environments onstage.

The NXN6 is built accordingly, featuring a durable die-cast aluminum housing and a hardened, dent-resistant grille engineered to handle demanding rehearsals, performances, transportation, and touring.

Its compact construction also helps keep the microphone out of the drummer's way while maintaining the positioning required for effective close-miking.

Complete 3-Microphone Package

This NXN6 package includes three microphones, making it an excellent starting point for a professional drum-miking setup.

Use the package for:

• Three toms
• Two toms and a snare
• Snare top plus two toms
• Additional percussion
• Live drum reinforcement
• Studio drum recording

Included Shure A6D drum mounts allow the microphones to attach directly to compatible drum rims, reducing the need for additional microphone stands around the kit.

Protective zippered pouches help keep the microphones protected during transportation and storage, while included 3/8-inch brass adapters add mounting flexibility.

Shure NXN6 3-Pack Features

• Professional dynamic microphones designed for snare drums and toms
• Three NXN6 microphones included
• Advanced Shure dual-engine transducer technology
• Designed for clear, natural drum reproduction
• Strong, controlled output
• Helps reduce mechanical vibration and unwanted noise
• Reduced dependence on traditional shock-mounting solutions
• Can reduce the amount of corrective processing required
• Supercardioid polar pattern
• Excellent off-axis rejection
• Helps minimize cymbal and stage bleed
• 50Hz–16kHz frequency response
• Captures drum attack, body, resonance, and detail
• Compact design for close positioning around drum kits
• Rugged die-cast aluminum housing
• Hardened dent-resistant grille
• Designed for touring and professional live environments
• Standard XLR connectivity
• Includes Shure A6D drum mounts
• Includes protective zippered pouches
• Includes 3/8-inch brass mounting adapters
• Excellent for live sound, touring, houses of worship, venues, and studio applications

Technical Specifications

Microphone Type: Dynamic
Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
Frequency Response: 50Hz–16kHz
Output Impedance: 335 ohms
Sensitivity: -61 dBV/Pa
Color: Black
Connector: XLR
Weight: 0.54 lbs per microphone
Quantity: 3 microphones
Included Accessories: Shure A6D drum mounts, zippered pouches, 3/8-inch brass adapters
Manufacturer Part Number: NXN6-3PK

Built for Better Drum Sound

The Shure NXN6 3-Pack combines focused supercardioid pickup, advanced transducer technology, rugged road-ready construction, and convenient drum mounting into a professional solution for capturing snare drums and toms.

Whether you're outfitting a touring drum kit, upgrading a venue's microphone package, building a house-of-worship system, or improving your studio drum setup, the NXN6 gives you the isolation, clarity, and durability needed for dependable drum reinforcement.

Available from Metro Sound & Lighting.