Shure Beta56 Vs. Audix D2

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 4:20 am

Ok guys...so I have a budget of around 300$ for a pair of deccent tom/allaround mics...what do you think is better??
Shure beta56 or audix D2?? they are both in the same price range...but I have no expirince with anyone of them!!...
is anyone here exprinced with recording with anyone of them or both??
thanks a lot! Laughing

noam from israel

www.rightway-records.com

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 8:14 am

I never tried the Audix mics, but the Beta 56s are excellent for snare and toms, I don't think you will regret buying a pair. Their size and shape also makes them very easy to position round the kit: they are much easier to squeeze under a low-slung cymbal than a '57 style mic (especially once the cable is plugged in) which gives you more freedom to angle the mics to exclude spill...

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Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 10:37 pm

I would take the Beta 56/57/58 any day over an AWDICKS. Watch television and learn something. I have the best job, I get paid to watch television.

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Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 10:37 pm

the thing i especially like about the audix drum mics is their clip on mounts. they are small but from my experience they are strong and get rid of potential headaches...

twon

Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2006 1:26 pm

Try this Link, it compares the 56 to a couple different audix mics, a 57, and a 421. Those 2 mics both sound quite a bit different, so this may help you decide:

http://www.purewaveaudio.com/dmicsamples.php

edit: Oh sorry, it doesnt do the 56, it's the 98. Either way though, it'll give you an idea of how the D2 sounds, and other audix mics.

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 7:28 am

Thank you so much...that realy did it...I think ill go for the audix d2.
realy liked the test sound!
thanks
noam

Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 12:05 am

Your welcome! Like Remy said though, one of the Beta mics, a regular 57 or 58 can work well also, and they can be used on many other things. Im not sure how versatile the Audix mics are, but i know people who are happy with them for recording. I have a D6, it's good on a kick, and maybe a bass cab, depending on what sound you want, but i probly wouldnt use it on toms, and most other things. An AKG D-112 though is cheaper, and i would say is alot more versatile then the D6, so that may be the case for the other mics.

Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 12:48 am

I just noticed you asked for all-rounders... in that case I would recommend a pair of Beyer M201s, which are good tom mics but also sound good on hi-hats or ride cymbals, guitar cabs, vocals and probably loads of other things too.

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