I was thinking of trying my overhead Oktava MC012 on my snare (since it sounds great as an overhead). I see on their web site that it's SPL @ 1 Khz is >140dB. If I close-mike it, that level limitation should be fine, right?
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Great!
I might regret that I bought the cheaper version from Guitar Center that only came with one head (cardoid)- should I take it back and get the multiple heads for the extra money (hypercardoid, cardoid, omni) at another $100 per mic for the two other heads?
Instead of $149 for each mic, it would be either $249, or $299, I believe. Usefulness??
Thoughts on having the omni and hypercardoid for this mic?
Thanks!!
Originally posted by Cymbals:
I might regret that I bought the cheaper version from Guitar Center that only came with one head (cardoid)- should I take it back and get the multiple heads for the extra money (hypercardoid, cardoid, omni) at another $100 per mic for the two other heads?
Instead of $149 for each mic, it would be either $249, or $299, I believe. Usefulness??
Thoughts on having the omni and hypercardoid for this mic?I should also point out that for many situation, I really like omnis on the drum overheads, so all 3 capsules have their usefulness.
Originally posted by Cymbals:
I was thinking of trying my overhead Octava MC012 on my snare (since it sounds great as an overhead).
I personally didn't like the MC012 as a snare drum mic; there wasn't much upper midrange presence and attack (to my ears), which is I like about the Shure SM98, my current fave snare mic.
But, it's been a while since I've tried it in that application, so who knows.
mb
Originally posted by Matthew J Barnhart:
I personally didn't like the MC012 as a snare drum mic; there wasn't much upper midrange presence and attack (to my ears), which is I like about the Shure SM98, my current fave snare mic.
But, it's been a while since I've tried it in that application, so who knows.
mbTo a large extent, I think it depends on the player, the snare, and the song. At my studio, we pretty much stay with the SM57 or the Beyer M201, but that could easily get thrown out the window, depending on the 3 things above. Same situation with 2 mics on the snare - it depends. I guess our basic philosophy is: see what it needs, and don't rule out anything at first. Then you start to narrow it down.
I've gotten great results from a Shure SM98 on snare. There are myriad other small condenser-on-a-stick drum mics out there. The cool thing is the ability to vary placement without getting in the drummer's way (or getting the mic beat to hell). I've not used the Otava mics, but Harvey really likes them, and I trust his ears. ;)
Cool! I am no longer afraid of injuring my new mic then!
I'll be giving it a try this weekend - I totally re-did my DAW setup this week, completing it last night! A lot of little things made a BIG difference.
Thanks for everyone's input!!
ps: feel welcome to post more opinions, this is not an intent to kill this thread.
Maybe the M201's that Harvey was talking about. I also have to check out the Shure SM98's that were mentioned.
My local GC might have the SM98.
Thanks!
Originally posted by YBStudios:
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Try FullCompass.com. Chris Bengry. I got 2 M500's and a M160 from him. Which one's are you looking for?
Wayne
Originally posted by hargerst:
[I should also point out that for many situation, I really like omnis on the drum overheads, so all 3 capsules have their usefulness.
Harvey, I did take back the single capsule ones, and got the 3-capsule version. :( I'm very tempted to exchange it, but not entirely sure. I guess it would only matter if I re-sold it ever (for some strange reason ).
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Go for it. I used to use a matched pair of A.T. 4041's for overheads, until one day I decided to do overheads in mono and use a 4041 for snare. I've used it on every snare since. I go about 4 inches off, pointed toward the center and angled away from the hat (otherwise it'll pick it up way too much).