Toms are usually miked with a cardioid or hyper-cardioid dynamic mic. On larger toms, a mic should be used that is fairly sensitive in lower frequencies. When miking toms individually, the mic is usually placed 1–2″ from the skin, just inside the rim. As with all drums, care should be taken to avoid the possibility of the mic being struck by the drumsticks.

More than one tom can be picked up with the same mic by placing a cardioid or bi-directional microphone above and between them (see Fig. 137).

For more information see How To Mic A Drum Kit.