Maybe you already tried, but how about a SM57 on it?

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Buzz,

I have used the SM57 very successfully for recording my snares - i set it roughly 6" to the outside and 3" below the snare - pointed at the snare centre........

I also add a touch of compression - and the rest is a matter of EQ on the board.

For me the 57 is the mic of choice.

You say in the 1st paragraph that the snare is not very fat sounding itself - maybe just a touch of reverb afterwards to fatten it up?

I have never had to do this - and am not a engineer by any means - but it seems logical to me that this might work -

Happy Hunting

Rod

Thanks guys I'll try the 57 on it , I was trying the other mics because of the sonic qualities of these mics. I'm just really learning what mic are good for what so!!!!!!!!!!

Later
Buzz

try micing the shell instead of the top or bottom.... move it up or down the side of the snare to get more whack or more snare sound.
Marsh

Originally posted by mike buzz:
It still dos not sound like the drum in the room the room sound is much fuller and thicker

What about a room mic then? If it sounds good in the room... mic the room?

The concern with a room mic is bleed !! , I could add a room mic for ambiance fatness and apply FX to the close mic then mix the 2-3 together ( I'll try this next time ) but I think the problem will be to much bleed of the hi-hat , toms and symbals into the snare ?????

Thanks
Buzz

Originally posted by mike buzz:
The concern with a room mic is bleed !! , I could add a room mic for ambiance fatness and apply FX to the close mic then mix the 2-3 together ( I'll try this next time ) but I think the problem will be to much bleed of the hi-hat , toms and symbals into the snare ?????

Thanks
Buzz

You'd end up having to gate it to get the problem solved - just leave it by the snare - try the different suggestions - and remember - you said it wasn't much of a snare regardless - you can not make a silk purse out of a sows ear - make it the best you can - and have your drummer pick up a killer snare.

Rod

For those who are happy with the 57, the next step is the Beyer M201.

Just try!