Snare Mic??

[bohunk06]

Watching the Grammys last night, I saw a drummer (can't remember which one... think it was more of a jazz style) that was using a Sennheiser e609 on his snare drum. I have wondered before seeing that if that would work. Now seeing it last night, I am curious if any one has used that mic on their snare. What were the results?

[Talldog]

I tried it a while back. Didn't like it that much. Not as punchy as a 57 or my beyer201. to tell you the truth, I didn't like it on anything so I got rid of it. It fits in there though.

[jmorris]

Originally Posted by bohunk06

Watching the Grammys last night, I saw a drummer (can't remember which one... think it was more of a jazz style) that was using a Sennheiser e609 on his snare drum. I have wondered before seeing that if that would work. Now seeing it last night, I am curious if any one has used that mic on their snare. What were the results?

You tell us! How did it sound???If it sounded good ,there ya go! There are no rules to a certain degree.Experiment.

[bohunk06]

I did not try it yet so I can't say how it sounded. I was asking if anyone else has tried it. Thanks for your input, Talldog.

[BentRabbit]

I tried one once after I heard numerous other folks swear by it.

It didn't do it for me tho... Overall, it made the snare sound thinner than what I was looking for.

It now hangs off my guitar player's Fender Twin at live gigs and I stick with an SM57 or D1 on my snare.