AKG Drum mics

[Bdrum]

I'm getting my set up with the d112 and 418's
Most kits dont have the 419?,but I'm using a headset mic that sounds good on the snare...???
Now for the floorToms 16"& 18" I'have a sm57 on the 16"
and a mediocre floor tom on the 18".I'm thinking of getting another Bass drum mic for the 18".
What should I use on the 16"???

[msmales555]

I also have 16 and 18" floor toms and ive been a little perplexed as to what mics i should use. The Sm57 just doesnt cut it on the low end of anything larger than 14". I usually record at home, but the last time i was in a studio they were using AKG C414's. the problem with those is that they are around $750. Would buying two more Akg D112's be the answer?

[boingoman]

There are a lot of mics geared toward micing toms. There are also a bunch that are billed as multi-purpose that will work as well. Audio-Technica ATM 23 works great on toms & other instruments. The ATM25 is a great kick mic and will catch any amount of low end you need. Works great on bass and guitar cabs too. The sennheiser md 421 is also a good choice for an all-around that will sound great on toms.

In any case I probably wouldn't get two more kick mics. If you are going to spend the money get something a bit more versatile.

[Bdrum]

I've been in quandry since I've borrowed the sm56 beta
series.I have a low budget that doesn't pick up very well.
I'm against a D112 just because of size.Same with the other larger mics.Do the 16" and 18" need different mics?

[boingoman]

Oooooh I like beta 56s. Those, too, sound great on toms and also some other things.


good luck .

[Bdrum]

I even used it for a kick mic.
I need to find two for less than $100 a piece.

[NL5]

Originally Posted by Bdrum

I even used it for a kick mic.
I need to find two for less than $100 a piece.

You can get 'em for $99 each....

[theletterq]

Do a quick search on ebay for an AT Pro 25.

[NL5]

He's got one already...LOL

That's his "low budget mic" he was referring to.

[Bdrum]

Actually the sm57 I've got on the 18"
(because the 25 has too much low end sustain.)
is cheaper!

[Farview]

sennheiser 604 . they come with little clips, they can take a stick hit. and they sound great. They come in 3 pacs for $250ish. they will work on any toms.

[xstatic]

I second the Sennheiser 604 idea. I like them a little better than the beta 56's ( I have both). I use the sennheisers live for top and bottom snare quite a bit as well. Personally, I would avoid the audix and AT mics for drums unless its an Audix D6 or an AT 2500. I do actually like the Audix mini condensors though as well. My personal favorite tom mic though is the old EV 408e's. I have a set of four that I have used for years now and would never sell them. If you can find some, take a listen Also, if you can find an older sennheiser 504, snatch em

[Tim Brown]

Originally Posted by Bdrum

Actually the sm57 I've got on the 18"
(because the 25 has too much low end sustain.)
is cheaper!

So roll off some of the low end.


I like to roll off the low end a little bit anyway, because it gives the drums more punch.

[Bdrum]

I actually turned off the EQ. My 18" has a lot of low end already.thats why I moved it to the 16".