Oktava mk319 as a bass drum mic?

[mjau]

Anyone ever try a 319 micing a bass drum? How did it sound?

[luckybastard]

i've used the 219 as a bass drum mic about 2-3ft off the bass drum. it had a very good sound. pay attention to the bottom end though. sometimes it seemed a tad bit thin to me

[caz]

Sure....

Two ways which have worked for me:

1) Six inches off the ground, three feet in front of the kick

2) Laying on a carpet about 1.5 to 2 feet in front of the kick

Both work to capture the rumbly aspect of the kick.

ta,
Caz

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[mjau]

Yeah, I was thinking about the 219 on the snare, too. Seemed like it might be a decent alternative to the 57, but who knows...

[cornsound]

hell yes. I use my 319 about 8-10 inches in front of the front head, the capsule is aimed mostly at the center - only thing different I do is use the built in pad switch on the mic. it sounds a whole lot better, more open/natural than the crappy AT mic I was shoving right up against the inner head where the beater strikes.

[mjau]

Thanks for the info...I'll be sure to give it a try...