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I have been getting mixed answers on whether or not small diaphragm or large diaphragm mics are better for overheads on drums. What do you guys think? Can you give me a recommendation for some mics that cost between $299 and $399? If it was between a pair of RODE NT1000's or Shure SM81's which would be better?

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LittleDogAudio Mon, 01/03/2005 - 18:05

I doubt that you can get a pair of AKG 451's for under $399, unless they come out of someone's trunk in a dark alley.

Look into the Rode NT-5's. They fit your budget and I think they sound quite nice for overheads. They have a silky kinda sound.
Hard to beat for the $$$

The SM-81's are sort of bitey and a little harsh, which can work well for more aggressive drummers playing harder stuff.

Chris

J-3 Mon, 01/03/2005 - 21:49

I don't have tons of experience in this but I much prefer to use SD condensors for overheads. I'm using Oktava MK-012's now and hope to be moving up to Josephson C42's real soon. To me the SD's capture more of the high freq's with more detail. Are you planning on micing the whole kit or just overhead and perhaps a kick? Anyone else care to share? I'd love to hear others opinons.

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