I like wide spaced overhead mics, is there a preferred mic pattern for this set-up.

:w:

I have a dead room with 7' ceilings. My current AKG C1000's seem harsh and brittle on the hats and cymbals.

Is there something that would give me a noticeably smother and rounder sound for under 1k/pair? And would stepping up another price level make a drastic difference?

Hi all,

Its time to expand the mic collection.

Current inventory includes:
4 Shure SM57s
4 Shure SM58s
2 AKG C1000Ss
1 AKG D112

I am looking to add 2 small diaphragm condensers, 2 large diaphragm dynamics, and 2 large diaphragm condensers all for a budget of $1500.

I am considering the following:

Hello all,
This may be basic common knowledge, but I'm still working on getting some of that, so perhap you guys can point me in the right direction on this one...

mix and match and let me know how you'd set it up!

mics:
2 AKG 451s
1 SM57
1 AKG D112
1 Neumann M149

preamps:
2 Neve 1272
1 Avalon M5
1 AMEK 9098
1 Focusrite red (3, I think; includes EQ)

drums:
standard right-handed rock kit with medium cymbals, ride and 3 toms

thanks!

Hello,

I was thinking about buying the Neumann M 147. How is it?

hi. i've been having a problem lately with my c1000 condenser mics making a crackling kind of noise when i track straight to my hard drive. they don't do it normally. and when i set up a 57 to my hard drive i also won't get the crackling.

Just curious if anyone has tried one of these mics & what their opinions/chains/applications were. I've tried renting one in LA but the studio managers can't seem to find a rental company that carries it. It's only about $150 so I might just buy one and try it out.

today i recorded some percussion with this 4 mic types.
you can find the files here:
http://www.biobonsai.com/Small_Condensers/
all mics are small diagram condensers, but not the same type.

-the mxl 603 is 3/4" & wide caroid, the price is less than $100.-!

I was listening to this 3daudio CD and before looking at any of the names of mics I picked out this $800 Michrotech-Gefell M-930 as the best sounding. I've never heard of the company. Does anyone know anything about them? On the CD I liked it better than the Neumann's, Soundelux, etc. Do I just have a bad ear?