Introduced in 1960, the Sennheiser MD 421 II is on every drum kit in every serious studio. Its five-position bass-rolloff switch lets engineers dial in tom drums, broadcast voice, or kick drum from the same body. ~$400.
The MD 421 has a tough, clip-on body design that mounts well on tom-drum rims, plus a five-position rotary switch on the back that adjusts the low-frequency response from full bass response to heavy roll-off. That makes the same mic flexible across drums, broadcast voice, and other applications.
The MD 421 is brighter and more aggressive than a Shure SM57, with more low-end weight on toms. It’s a different flavor of dynamic — one with personality.