Cheap TOM MICS

[free_d20]

I ran across some electret condenser mics in my local radioshack. These were clip-on type of mics that TV broadcasters use. I was wondering if these mics would be able to be mount-clipped to the toms and achieve good sound. I think it would be a good alternative since these are cheap mics ($40) and small.

[Tim Brown]

I would have to say no.

They aren't designed for high Sound Pressure Levels, and they are omni-directional.


I don't know if musician's friend does international orders, but they have ATM Pro25's for $80 each right now, and I have to say it's one of the best Tom mic's I've ever used-even though it's designed to be a small kick drum mic.


Tim

[MarkoPolo]

I agree with not doing the radio shack thaangg
But I would think about 57s, very multi purpose that you can use for other things like guitar or even sometimes vocals when theres no condensers around.
you can find 57s for about $75 .US

[4-Man Takedown]

best buy has instrument mics for $50 by audio technica, I've tried them on toms with results I was very happy with. They make good live vocal mics too.

[free_d20]

I guess what had me going on was the idea of the "clip-on" feature, since I aint a particular fan of using dozens of stand mounts.
As an alternative for the 57s i use the electrovoice co4 since they are cheaper and to my particular liking a bit brighter.
Overall I guess I just hate the bulk mics create in my recording area... so ill look for something smaller a'la shure c418 just not so expensive.

[Rimshot]

Now let me preface this with:
"They're not the greatest mics
around but they do work pretty well".
Look into the CAD drum mic kit.
For under $200.00 you can mic up a 5 piece kit. The mics are pretty good. I'm a big fan of the CAD KBM412 kick mic as I have one and it's frequency range is deeper than my ATM25 (which I also love). They make perfectly good and servicable drum mics . I found out about them on another forum and I haven't been disapointed with them. I have several other mics that I use also which are more high end but these mics are very surprisingly good, and especially at the price. The kick mic is a little unknown gem at $49.99. How can you go wrong?

Incidentally, the Radio Shack clip-on mics are perfectly good to use if you are giving a speech at a lecturn (what they were intended for), but if you ever tried using them on any drum, you'd be real depressed, quick.

[MarkoPolo]

Rimshot is so right, I seen the clip ons work in live situations
but recording is different. the attack of the hit to the drum
vibrates the mic and all sorts of problems arise

[mikeh]

Radio Shack did have some instrument mics (stock # 33-3032) which seveal people on this site have used with satisfaction.

Here in the States the Shack had them on clearance - (I think they are pretty much cleared out) but maybe you can still find some in your area.

I agree the 57's are a standard and if you get some Mic-Eze clips (or LP Claws) you can avoid the whole mic stand concern.

[timandjes]

Radio Shack must have read some of the posts in this forum because I noticed they've picked up the Shure line lof mics.... Guess they want "& why can't I buy my mics @ Radio Shack" removed....

[Jblount]

Please dont even consider using the clip ons. Use the SM57, I agree, and they are so cheap, even new ones!

[Tim Brown]

Actually,

Shure has been making RS's mic's for over 20 years; or at least the ones that have the detachable XLR cord....you know, the ones that RS has always called "Pro".



Tim

[nezpierce]

I missed the boat on those Shack packs, and was entertaining the thought of picking up the Sennheiser E604s in the 3 pack. ( A Harvey Gerst approved selection)

But I got to wondering about these:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/.../base_id/58040

The Audix d-90. It looks like it might be easier to handle/manipulate than the Sennheisers but I don't know a soul who has an experience with these vs. the E604s.

Anybody?


nP

[Jblount]

I just dont know anything about audix. Is it close to sure?