Ok I need suggestions hear. this is what I've got:

4 - Shure SM57 (Snare, toms, instruments)
1 - Shure Beta 52a(Kick, bass cabinets)
2 - Oktava MC-012(OH's/Acoustic guitars)
1 - Oktava MK-319(Vocals)

I'm on a budget but this is what I'd like to add to my list:

Certain mics are characterised as have a presence peak or other qualities that result in a bumpy frequency response plot. Now, and please correct me if I'm way wrong, but was the "original" purpose of EQ not to "correct" these irregularities? If this is the case, to what extent is this accepted practice today?

I am wanting to find out if I can improve the quality and character of lead female vocals, since that is a main element of the commercially distributed music my wife and I create. We are thinking that a more appropriate mic could help. We have been using a Neumann TLM 103, but the sound we are getting has a harsh edgy quality. We also have a CAD E-200, but it tends to have a muffled sound.

I need to put together a drum mic set ASAP. And i am foxed by lack of availability this side of the world. Most (of the very few) distributers here do not stock.
And order on prepayment only. Which usually takes a lot longer than promised etc etc..

So for the snare I already have a SM57.

Intend on using SM58's (maybe Beta 58's if i can) on the toms.

My drummer just got a 7 piece DW set. I have never recorded drums. I have just used a Roland V-Drums set in the past. Now that I have this great set, I would like to start recording with them.

I want to make sure I get a good big sound from the drums. Therefore, what is everyone's recommendation about how many mics I should get?

Ive done some recording using 2 guitar amps and two mics (sometimes even 2 mics per amp),panned left and right at the board,using two channels, to try to get that big (I'm standing next to the amp----big room---full sound).
Does anyone out there use this method?-if not,how about some ideas

hello, fairly new to this.

i have a BOSS BR-864 digital recorder, and a RODE NT-3 mic. i was considering purchasing a larger diapraghm RODE mic as well.. but how would i go about recording the same thing with 2 different mics when there is only the one mic jack in the back of my recorder?

I'm trying to figure this out: When you guys buy mics, when do you buy a pair, matched or otherwise, and when do you buy only a single mic. From what I've read, I understand it's great to have a pair of mics for overheads, but is it better to make sure you have two of a mic to begin with just incase?

If so ? Where more or less do you place the mic or mics ? by this I mean distance from the source and from the floor.

What mics do you use (brand & model) ? and how many. Do you use Omnis, figuer 8, cardiods ?

Thanks alot!

JP

I'm in the market for a pair of mics that I can use on everything which I know is impossible (except for my beloved sm57) I'm upgrading from a pair of SP C-1s and I want a serious mic that will work in a rock setting for electric guitar and vocals (as well as 'gasp' overheads, bass, and acoustic guitar).