Samson SAFM1 | 130dB Flat Instrument Mic | Supercardioid Cabinet & Drum Pickup

Samson SAFM1  (Samson SA-FM1)

Flat Instrument Microphone

Samson SAFM1 is a dynamic side-address instrument microphone designed for close-miking guitar amp cabinets, drums, and other high-volume sources. Its wide, flattened form factor allows tight placement near sound sources, while the supercardioid pickup pattern helps focus capture and reduce off-axis noise in live and studio settings.

Samson SAFM1 Competitive Differences

• Flat side-address design allows close placement on guitar cabinets and drums
• Dynamic capsule handles high-volume sources up to 130 dB SPL
• Supercardioid pickup pattern provides focused capture with strong off-axis rejection
• Useful for reducing bleed and feedback in live sound environments
• Lightweight construction supports easy handling and hanging mic techniques
• Includes mic clip for mounting and setup

Samson SAFM1 Description

The Samson SAFM1 FM1 Flat Mic is built for musicians, engineers, and live sound users who need a compact instrument microphone for loud sources. Its dynamic capsule and 130 dB SPL handling make it suitable for guitar amplifiers, snare drums, toms, and other close-miking applications where durability and sound control matter.

The supercardioid pickup pattern helps focus the microphone on the intended instrument while rejecting off-axis sound. This makes the SAFM1 useful on busy stages and in studio sessions where bleed from nearby instruments needs to be controlled.

Its wide, flattened side-address design allows the microphone to be positioned closer to cabinets and drums than many traditional top-address microphones. This close placement can help capture a warmer, more direct tone while keeping the mic profile low and easy to place.

Designed for both live stages and recording studios, the Samson SAFM1 combines high-SPL performance, focused pickup, and lightweight construction in a practical microphone format for amplified instruments and drums.

SAFM1 Features

• Dynamic side-address flat instrument microphone
• Designed for guitar amp cabinets and drums
• Suitable for live stage and studio recording applications
• Maximum SPL handling of 130 dB
• Supercardioid pickup pattern
• Helps reject off-axis noise
• Helps reduce feedback in live environments
• Wide, flattened form factor for close-miking techniques
• Useful for close placement on guitar cabinets, snare drums, and toms
• Lightweight construction
• Supports hanging mic techniques for amp cabinets
• Includes mic clip

SAFM1 Specifications

• Product Type: Dynamic Side-Address Instrument Microphone
• Microphone Design: Flat Mic
• Pickup Pattern: Supercardioid
• Maximum SPL: 130 dB
• Primary Applications: Guitar Amp Cabinets, Drums, Live Sound, Studio Recording
• Included Accessory: Mic Clip

What's In The Box

• Samson SAFM1 FM1 Flat Mic
• Mic clip