I'm selling my Shure PG mic kit on ebay for 220 and I'm looking for an upgrade. I've bought two SM-57s previously and all i need are good overheads and a quality kick drum mic. Any suggestions? I know this is such a common post to ask for recommendations for mics but I figure you guys have definite favorites.

Hello,

A bit of a last-minute question: we'll be recording the day after tomorrow and we were wondering about max kickdrum SPL-levels.

In other words, can a condenser mic specified at 142dB SPL max
(0.5% THD, 1kHz, 10dB pad engaged) be safely used in, or in front of a kick ?

Either the D112 or the Shure Beta 59? Or is it the 56? Opinions on this one?

I just got one nice and cheaply off eBay.. anybody used/heard it? I don't expect anything amazing but I just wanted a kick drum mic nice and cheap!

I know Yoga seem to make some of the OEM/copy Audio-Technica mics so I am hoping it won't be too bad.

Whats a good kick mic. How big a difference is there between a jts x2, The D112 and what do the big fella's use. :lol:

I'm currently deciding on either buying a RE-20, SM7,AE2500, or a D6. I've used every mic (and some I left out such as a D112 which I hate the sound of) I listed except for the AE2500 which is a new mic AT made which is a dynamic and a condenser mic housed in one body as a daul element kick drum mic. Has anyone used this mic yet and what was your response.

What do you guys prefer in terms of the lower end ($200-350) kick mics. Sennhieser E602, AKG d112, ATM25 (heard a lot about it on guitar but never kick, as its advertised for) and so on. In the market for one and just wanted to test the waters here.

I had to share this page, if someone tries it, please let us know how it works

http://homerecording.about.com/library/weekly/aa112502.htm

Sanity Inn

looking for a decent distant kickdrum mic.
Not a 3000$ monster.

merci beaucoup

I have a chance to score the Beyer kick mic for $125, and the Cad for $30... anyone know if these are decent mics. I like Beyer stuff, I just want to know if this is one of the good ones or not.
Cant find a price for the TGX anywhere though so I dont know what its worth...
Thanks!