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Message: [QUOTE="dvdhawk, post: 394217, member: 36047"] Speaking for myself, I'd rather have a mic that is as isolated on the ride cymbal as possible vs. the rest of the crash(es) and splash(es). Having a good clear ride cymbal sound is more important to me than the more perfect stereo image I might get from an X/Y. And again speaking for myself, in most cases I'll usually position the ride side overhead lower than the other side - since the ride cymbals (and floor toms) themselves are also mounted lower. Even for a live show, I favor a set-up that's a lot like the 3 mic set-up for recording drums (with the addition of the tom & snare mics for good measure). [/QUOTE]