D6 vs D112 vs Beta 52

Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 10:53 am

What would you recomend using on the kick drum. I mostly going to record hard rock, metal styles. Recently i've been using pg52 and for metal i would always mic the beter with sm57. I think out of theese 3 options i need something with more bottom than click. Thank you.

Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 11:33 am

The Audix drum series mics are good quality at a low price, but honestly not my go to mics - lots of people seem to like them, though.

I've never really been impressed with D112s in the studio.
I could be jaded in that I've seen and used them many, many times in live venues (they seem to be most prevalent on stage), and I find that I've always gotta scoop out a lot of low mids from them to get a decent bit of definition.

The Beta52 has been cropping up a lot on riders lately, so much so that I recently purchased 6 to keep up with demand.

A few years ago a lot of my fellow techs were into the Beta91. I don't really care for them, but have used them on many occasions as well.

My go to mic for kik is the EV N/D868, it has proven to be the most versatile for my taste (though I do still scoop out some low-mids when I use it).

Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 12:07 pm

bent wrote:

with D112s...I've always gotta scoop out a lot of low mids from them to get a decent bit of definition.

Absolutely, bent. I've never heard a D112 that sounded good without moderate-to-extreme eq'ing.

Of the choices you mentioned, Gertok, my favorite is the D6: it isn't ultra versatile but is unmatched for "that sound" that's so popular today in fashion rock and metal. The click is pronounced and the lows are deep and controlled. If you want boomy, however, I second either the Beta 91 or Beta 52.

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Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 1:11 pm

Thank you.

I don't have enough money do be an enterpreneur. sad...

Can I get any sound samples of EV N/D868?
I am going to record only metal, so for metal sm57 will compensate for click and i need something for the bottom end, that will sound good with accoustic mellow styles.

Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 1:14 pm

Oh yeah, Just saw a review that says EV N/D868 is direct decendent of re-20... makes me want to buy it right away.

Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 1:18 pm

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Can I get any sound samples of EV N/D868?

As soon as I can, probably some time early next week, I'll post some - I'll put Attention: Gertok in the title.

Right now, I gotta change the brakes on my cars, so I'll be in my driveway for an hour or so getting dirty.

Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 2:18 pm

I'd like to hear samples, too, bent.

Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 2:32 pm

My take> The Audix D6 is 'instant kikdrum'. It will not matter where in the drum you place it, it will sound like it sounds. For your usage, a perfect fit.

On the other hand, if you are looking for a wider variety for kik drum, then the EV or an ATM25 would be the ticket. The ATM25 is no longer made (go figure, the best mic for this??) so used is where you'll have to look. No worries as these are made like tanks. It is also a completely 'honest' mic. The source is what you'll hear, and it'll be a complete vision of it. This mic takes EQ with no harshness, compression is its friend, and through a good pre it can be magic. It is also one of the best heavy guitar mics I have heard as well as a vocal mic if it came to it. (think SM7B with less headbump).

I use mine live by itself and in the studio I closemic the kik inside with it and use an LDC outside. If I need more click, I'll simply add an Audix D4 inside.

Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 3:21 pm

I really love the Sennheiser MD421 in the bass drum, snare drum top, Tom Toms, heck I've even used them for overheads with outstanding results. The fat! The roundness! The huge Big Bopper of drum sounds.

Another opinion (i.e. ass hole)
Ms. Remy Ann David

Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 3:30 pm

This asshole has to go wash his... uh... never mind.

Anyway, I'm currently covered in brake dust and grime, but as soon as I can get around to it I'll post some samples of the EV.

While I'm at it, I think I'll start taking pics of other mic techniques as mentioned in the other post, and I'll throw some clips up of those as well.

Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 4:00 pm

I also have an f-12 by audix and 2 x pg52. F-12 sounds much better, but not good enough for me. So I am selling my 2 x pg52 and buying something in this price range $150. So I started to think about EV.

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Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 4:11 pm

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I really love the Sennheiser MD421

I really love the Sennheiser MD421, and the 441, everywhere!

I especially like the 441 under the snare, and as I've said before, my "singer" refuses to "ahem.. uh, sing... cough, cough" through any of the other mics I have - he loves the 441 on his vox...

Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 4:40 pm

its twice as much as the mics i am comparing Thumbs Up

Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 5:15 pm

I hear ya, I was just responding to Remy's post.

If you get to the point where you can afford them, buy some, you wont be disappointed.

Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 5:21 pm

ya im also a huge fan of the 421's

also what i kinda like is the EV re-20

but im also a fan of the beta 52 and d6.

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