What would you guys suggest for drum overheads? So far I've been looking at AKG 451's or AKG C414's.

G'day analoggers and numberjacks.

So I was reading that PZM's have no proximity effect. I understand they also have no directionality to them.

Therefore I was wondering if anyone had tried them in the role of drum overheads, and how they do in that capacity?

Seems like you'd get a situation where your overheads had the whole spectrum, with a lot of 'room' in them.

I purchased a tlm193 and am happy with it.
Question:

it works for everything but i'm wondering:
for drumoverheads, would it be good to get a second one?

As it doesn't have -10Db and low cut.
alternatives?

thanks- Mcsim

I am just wondering what type of mic set up do you prefer for drum overheads..XY, spaced pair..?

Whish would be your preference and why?
THANKS.

Hey guys,

I have been getting mixed answers on whether or not small diaphragm or large diaphragm mics are better for overheads on drums. What do you guys think? Can you give me a recommendation for some mics that cost between $299 and $399? If it was between a pair of RODE NT1000's or Shure SM81's which would be better?

Hi,

I'm planning to open a commercial music production facility in the coming months, and pursuant to that, I'm trying to find information on cost requirements for studio construction.

Hey, I've been using the same drum overhead mics for every project I do myself or for others the past 5 years, and I think it's time to change it up. It's not that I dislike the sound I just don't want to have the same overhead sound, ya know. I have been using the AKG c430's matched pair for those five years and now I am looking for another sound.

Hey All,

just wondering what different approaches people take to eqing drum overheads, or, how people make their overheads work well with their close mic's.

Thanks,

Sammyg