The Earthworks SR25 condenser mic is a great choice for recording exceptionally loud sound sources like guitar amplifiers and drums. With a SPL handling of up to 145dB without distortion, you can place this mic over even the loudest drummer with confidence knowing that your recording will be true to the source. Another great feature of the Earthworks SR25 is that it has a very accurate frequency response in its off-axis zones, which means that if you do pick up some bleed from outside sound sources, they will sound natural and will be easy to mix in with the rest of the track.