Abstract: A system of audio pickups particularly adapted for incorporation in percussion type instruments. The system employs powered rather than the usual dynamic pickups which are mounted directly upon the body of the percussion instrument, e.g. a drum, using a plastic foam insulative mounting which absorbs the direct transmission of vibration from the instrument, as contrasted with the reception of sound waves. In the case of pickups for receiving sound from the usual high-hat cymbals and snare drums, the pickups are mounted upon a common elongated bar which positions the pickups in an area for proper sound reception.