Best Mics for overheads, limited Budget : AKG P220 or Rode NT5 or AKG P170?

[DrumPlayer78]

Hi!

Just seeing what everyone thought to these selection of mics for overheads since I have a limited budget? Which ones would you choose?

AKG P220
Rode NT5
AKG P170
Or a new one! - Audio Technica ATM450

Thanks a lot for all your help!

 

[oskar]

The only ones I've actually used are the NT5 and Octavia MK-012 which would be in the same price range. The only thing I can say is that I don't care if I use any of those or km-184's. I'd be surprised if anyone could tell which one was which in a mix with some EQ. The neat thing about the mk012's is that you can swap capsules which has come in handy a bunch of times.

 

[DrumPlayer78]

Thanks for writing Oskar! Haven't seen those mics, I'll check them out. Thanks!

 

[witzendoz]

If you want to use a single stereo mic try a MXL V67Q, I love this mic as an overhead when using a single stereo x-y.

Alan.

 

[Mack Caster]

Check these out. For $59.00 they are wicked! Behringer C-2 | Sweetwater

 

[DrumPlayer78]

Thanks a lot for your help!