Can you recommend SDC pair for drum overheads?
Can you recommend SDC pair for drum overheads?
I want to upgrade/replace my AT37 Pro SDCs. I use them mostly as drum overheads and they seem to make the cheap cymbals that all my clients have sound worse. They're OK mics, just not helping on drums.
Is there a bang for the buck SDC that fits the bill for drum overheads?
I was thinking Rode NT5 but afraid I might get more of the same.
In my dream world its KM184's but I only have about $400-600 to spend.
Is there a bang for the buck SDC that fits the bill for drum overheads?
I was thinking Rode NT5 but afraid I might get more of the same.
In my dream world its KM184's but I only have about $400-600 to spend.
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I still love my Oktava 012's. They are super versatile.
A few more suggestions. Get some moon gels (http://www.rtom.com/moongel.htm), try them on the cymbals. Or blue painters tape. They can really help tame/alter cymbal sounds. It's like instant aging. Experiment with placement.
Get a good ride and crash you can swap in, in case someone brings over a bag of Wuhans. Why invest in more mics when the cymbals are the root cause?
Tell the drummers to stop hitting the cymbals so damn hard.
A few more suggestions. Get some moon gels (http://www.rtom.com/moongel.htm), try them on the cymbals. Or blue painters tape. They can really help tame/alter cymbal sounds. It's like instant aging. Experiment with placement.
Get a good ride and crash you can swap in, in case someone brings over a bag of Wuhans. Why invest in more mics when the cymbals are the root cause?
Tell the drummers to stop hitting the cymbals so damn hard.
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I don't know if this is helpful, as I've never used them on overheads. I always wind up with ribbons (long ribbons, I haven't bonded with the short ribbons like fatheads that I've tried) or LDCs on overheads.
Nonetheless, the little Line Audio CM3s work great on a lot of stuff, I'm guessing they wouldn't suck as overheads. He also has a new omni out which is also dirt cheap. I hope to get a pair in the near future, just because I love omnis.
Nonetheless, the little Line Audio CM3s work great on a lot of stuff, I'm guessing they wouldn't suck as overheads. He also has a new omni out which is also dirt cheap. I hope to get a pair in the near future, just because I love omnis.
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If you are looking for KM184s or similar:
http://pelusomicrophonelab.com/microphones/CEMC6SK.html
They are good. And you can find them used for around your budget.
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http://pelusomicrophonelab.com/microphones/CEMC6SK.html
They are good. And you can find them used for around your budget.
Cheers
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