{"id":53499,"date":"2026-06-04T06:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/?p=53499"},"modified":"2026-06-04T08:08:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T15:08:32","slug":"earthworks-audio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drumeo.com\/beat\/earthworks-audio\/","title":{"rendered":"The Sound Behind The Videos You Love: Earthworks Audio Becomes Our Official Microphone Partner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve spent any time in the comments on Drumeo videos, you\u2019ve probably seen some version of the same question:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cHow do you get the drums to sound that good?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a fair question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A great drum sound doesn\u2019t come from one piece of gear, one plugin, or one magic setting. It comes from the player, the room, the drums, the tuning, the engineering, the mix, and, before any of that audio reaches your headphones, the microphones capturing the performance in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That last part matters more than most people realize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For years, <a href=\"https:\/\/earthworksaudio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Earthworks Audio<\/a> microphones have been part of the sound of Musora productions. From Drumeo performances and viral YouTube formats to Pianote lessons, artist sessions, social content, interviews, vocals, acoustic instruments, and studio productions across our brands, Earthworks has helped us capture the raw audio behind the content millions of musicians watch, learn from, and share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, we\u2019re making it official.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Earthworks Audio is the official microphone partner of Musora.<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/earthworksaudio.com\/musora\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore the Earthworks microphones we use at Musora<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why We Partnered With Earthworks Audio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our goal is to create new musicians and keep them playing longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That happens through more than traditional lessons. It happens through world-class education, artist-driven performances, original YouTube formats, social content, interviews, covers, challenges, breakdowns, and the kind of musical moments that make people want to pick up an instrument in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In all of those formats, sound matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a drummer performs in a Drumeo video, viewers need to feel the energy of the kit. When a Pianote instructor demonstrates touch and dynamics, students need to hear the shape of the phrase. When an artist sits down for a performance, interview, or breakdown, the sound needs to feel natural, detailed, and connected to the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For that to happen, we need the cleanest, clearest audio possible at the source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earthworks microphones have become a major part of that process because they give our production team detailed, natural, high-quality raw audio before the mix even begins. That gives our engineers and editors the best possible foundation to work from, whether we\u2019re producing an in-depth lesson, a high-energy YouTube performance, a social clip, or a full studio session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, the sound you hear in a Musora video starts long before the final edit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cEarthworks drum mics in particular don\u2019t just sound great, they\u2019re incredibly well designed to keep out of the way of the player, making placing them easy on even the most complicated drum kit.<br><br>Some microphones look impressive but don\u2019t get the sound you need. With Earthworks microphones you get both.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>Josh Holliday, Director of Production, Musora<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29143615\/EW-DM20-G2-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53508\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29143615\/EW-DM20-G2-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29143615\/EW-DM20-G2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29143615\/EW-DM20-G2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29143615\/EW-DM20-G2-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29143615\/EW-DM20-G2-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">DM20 G2 &#8211; Precision, Power and Control in capturing toms and snares<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Sound Of Drumeo Starts Before The Mix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Drumeo\u2019s sound has become a topic of conversation on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People notice the drums. They notice the punch, the clarity, the cymbals, the room, and the way the kit feels powerful without becoming harsh or messy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That doesn\u2019t happen by accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our production team spends a lot of time thinking about how to capture drums in a way that feels exciting, honest, and useful for both entertainment and education. A performance has to feel huge, but it also has to stay clear. The audience should feel the energy, but they should also be able to hear the details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earthworks microphones have been a huge part of that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Across Drumeo productions, Earthworks microphones help capture the raw sound of the kit, from the attack of the drums to the detail of the cymbals and the feel of the room. That clean source audio gives our team the flexibility to shape the final sound while still preserving the energy of the actual performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That matters across everything Drumeo creates, from lessons and song breakdowns to artist features, covers, challenges, and the YouTube videos that introduce millions of people to incredible drummers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal is not to make everything sound artificially perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal is to capture a real performance with enough clarity, detail, and depth that the final mix can bring out what was already there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29144032\/EW-SR314-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53511\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29144032\/EW-SR314-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29144032\/EW-SR314-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29144032\/EW-SR314-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29144032\/EW-SR314-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29144032\/EW-SR314-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SR314 &#8211; Vocals come alive, like never before<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why The Microphone Choice Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For musicians watching at home, audio quality is not just a production detail. It changes the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the source audio is muddy, the performance loses impact. If the drums are over-processed, viewers lose the connection to the actual player. If the piano does not sound natural, it becomes harder to hear dynamics and tone. If the voice is unclear, the message becomes harder to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is why microphone choice matters so much for what we do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Musora content lives in a unique space. It needs to stand beside world-class entertainment, but it also needs the clarity and detail required for learning. We are often asking the same piece of content to inspire, teach, entertain, and perform well across YouTube, social platforms, and our member experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That puts a lot of pressure on the source audio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earthworks microphones are built around clarity, speed, and realism, which aligns closely with the kind of content Musora creates. We need microphones that can capture fast transients, wide dynamics, natural tone, and subtle performance details across a wide range of instruments and voices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That applies to a massive drum performance on Drumeo. It applies to a quiet piano lesson on Pianote. It applies to vocals, acoustic instruments, interviews, social clips, livestreams, and instructor-led education across Musora\u2019s brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Great sound starts with great capture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29144444\/EW-SR20-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53513\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29144444\/EW-SR20-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29144444\/EW-SR20-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29144444\/EW-SR20-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29144444\/EW-SR20-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29144444\/EW-SR20-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SR20 G2 &#8211; Instant game-changing drum sound<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Than Drums<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Drumeo is the most obvious place to hear Earthworks microphones in action, this partnership extends across the Musora family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Drumeo, Earthworks microphones help capture drums, cymbals, rooms, instruction, artist performances, YouTube formats, and social content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Pianote, they help capture the full range and nuance of the piano, along with instructor vocals, performances, lessons, and content created for both students and broader audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Across Musora productions, Earthworks microphones support vocals, presenters, acoustic instruments, interviews, and studio content used across our main Musora channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also support production across Guitareo, Singeo, and PlayBass, helping us maintain a consistent level of audio quality across the instruments and brands we serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That range matters because Musora is not only creating lessons. We are creating moments that help people connect with music, whether they are watching a drummer hear a song for the first time, learning a piano part, seeing a vocalist explain a phrase, or discovering a new artist through a performance clip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our audience is not just watching. They are listening, learning, reacting, sharing, and, hopefully, getting inspired to make music themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earthworks helps us make those moments sound the way they should.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>Earthworks microphones are like paintbrushes, tools for artists to create inspiring work. It has been a privilege to\u00a0play a part in how\u00a0Musora instructors and guests have influenced aspiring artists around the world, and we\u2019re excited to continue that work at an even larger scale through this partnership. <br><br>We can\u2019t wait to hear the next generation\u2019s masterpieces.<\/p>\n<cite>Ben Lawlor, Sales &amp; Marketing Director, Earthworks Audio<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29145356\/EW-ETHOS-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53514\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29145356\/EW-ETHOS-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29145356\/EW-ETHOS-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29145356\/EW-ETHOS-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29145356\/EW-ETHOS-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29145356\/EW-ETHOS-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ETHOS &#8211; Capture voice with sound of relaxed confidence<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What This Partnership Means<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This partnership is not about suddenly changing the sound of Musora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s about recognizing a company that has already helped shape it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earthworks microphones have been part of our studios for years, and this official partnership gives us the opportunity to collaborate more closely across content, production, artist sessions, education, and product storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For viewers, students, artists, and fans, the result is simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More great performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More clear lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More honest sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More moments that make people want to play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And more opportunities to understand how the music you love is actually captured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore The Microphones We Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to see the microphones behind Musora, Drumeo, Pianote, and our other productions?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the link below to explore the microphones we use across our studios, with products organized by how they support different parts of our content ecosystem, including drums, piano, vocals, instruments, overheads, room capture, and content creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/earthworksaudio.com\/musora\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore the Earthworks microphones we use at Musora<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Listen Closely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The next time you watch a Drumeo performance, a Pianote lesson, a Musora session, or a clip from one of our social channels, listen closely to the detail in the sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The attack of the drums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The air around the cymbals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The body of the piano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The clarity in the voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The energy of a real performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s not an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s the source, captured properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And for us, Earthworks has been one of the most important parts of getting that right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29150126\/EW-SR117-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53516\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29150126\/EW-SR117-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29150126\/EW-SR117-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29150126\/EW-SR117-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29150126\/EW-SR117-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com\/beat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29150126\/EW-SR117-2048x1365.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SR117 &#8211; 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