Has anyone ever tried micing the kick drum with an D112 and SM57? I'm recording my friend's band this weekend and will be renting a mic for the kick and bass cab. I'm gonna DI the bass on the initial recording (when they play together, live) and then overdub a second, mic'd, bass track. This way I'll be able to use the same mic on the kick and bass cab.
The D112 is the only mic the rental place has in my price range. They also have a MD-421 II and RE-20, but they are a bit too pricey. I've never been a huge fan of the D112; I find it too boomy. However, I was thinking with the right EQ on the 112, and some top end from the 57, would be a good combo. I think that they might have a 52 Beta which is in my price range, but I don't have any experience with this mic. The 52 Beta is one of those newer mics with a manipulated frequency, specifically for the kick, right? Does it have a boosted top end, like the Audix D6, to get that Metal type click? I'm not a big fan of that sound. Also, how is it on a bass cab? Thanks.
The D112 is the only mic the rental place has in my price range. They also have a MD-421 II and RE-20, but they are a bit too pricey. I've never been a huge fan of the D112; I find it too boomy. However, I was thinking with the right EQ on the 112, and some top end from the 57, would be a good combo. I think that they might have a 52 Beta which is in my price range, but I don't have any experience with this mic. The 52 Beta is one of those newer mics with a manipulated frequency, specifically for the kick, right? Does it have a boosted top end, like the Audix D6, to get that Metal type click? I'm not a big fan of that sound. Also, how is it on a bass cab? Thanks.