This is more a mic question than a preamp question so I thought it was more suitable in this forum.

Hello, everyone, Im very new here, and I have a question.

For certain brands, i understand they all have their "go-to's" for tom micing. I am on a budget. My LIMIT is 1500$

The mics I already have planned out for are

1 Shure SM57
2 Audio-Technica AT2035
1 Audix D6

On another thread I just gave a rant on how excellent quality preamps were a really great audio investment. Stable, long lasting technology, what could go wrong? Well, thinking about it, if digital output microphones become standard, we can all put our preamps next to our turntables. Now I don't see it happening soon. Right now the trend is to put more analog back in the signal chain.

I had no idea what this unit did until now. The line leveling is pretty cool. Enjoy!

And something for the mobile engineers:

I'm recording a songwriter with 1 large condenser; vocals and acoustic guitar. Also, I'm Micing a cello, and a violin with a RODE ntg-2 shotgun. I'm running both into a Zoom H4N recorder. 

Here's a mock-up of how I intend to set up. Nix the back-up singers. Any ideas or tips?
Much appreciated!

Just uploaded it. I think this one will do well for the youtube channel.

We talk about a lot of mics but CharterOak rarely comes up. Why is that?

Im looking to buy new drum mics, but I'm new to buying them. Does anyone have any opinions on how i should buy, or what should i look for?
i dont want to spend a lot of money on quality i couldve gotten for a cheaper price.

We just had a couple of mics in stock when we started. so I've been picking up deals on various mics to try out different stuff. I thought I'd post results so far. I am Micing clean and scream vocals, backing vocals, at high volumes. I also am singing Coldplay, 3DG, Oasis, etc. Rush (ha ha) and originals, clean vocals.

So beautiful.
University of Utah Singers-Sure on this Shining Night

The separation is very nice, where do you think the mics are here? I see small flank stands on the left /right of the stage. Sounds so smooth.
hmm I'm thinking about my up coming Choir project which has me lurking.