Drum mics

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songsj

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Can anyone tell me if the Shure Beta 56a is better than the SM57 mic for toms and snare.

Also is the kick drum mic that comes in the 4 mic pack with the 3 SM 57's that good and is
it worth the price. I think the kit no is DMK 57-52 or something. Also are the mic holders that come in this kit any good?

Thanks
 
Pony up a bit more cash for the Audix D-Series... you might be a whole lot happier than with the Shure.

I was picked up last night by a new band, and their kit is entirely mic'ed with Audix D-series: D1, D2, D4, and an AKG D112 on the kick. They have a lot of punch and are more "crisp" than the Shure, with higher frequency response.

I have too many SM57 now, and will off a few to replace them with D-series.
 
A couple years ago, I tried the Shure 56 as a tom mic for a few months... Got rid of it as I liked my 57s better.

Hey, I've heard so many good things about the Audix D Series for tom... But I've never tried them though... Maybe one day.

My 57s are fine most of the time. Only the very rare occasions when I'm miking-up a badass drummer (one who has control) do I wish I had something else for toms... A large-diaphragm condenser for something completely different.

One day soon, I'm gonna give the Studio Projects B1 and B3 a try strictly for toms, to see what happens. If they work well enough, I'll buy a total of 4 for toms... As they're cheap enough!
 
Losing some 57's?

bgavin-

If you're going to sell off some 57's, let me know. I need to get a couple more... :)
 
Contact me offline. I'd much prefer to sell them to a fellow board member than fart around with eBay.

I'm a PayPal premier account holder, so you can pay with credit card. (I eat the PayPal charges).

I bought (8) new ones, and have too many. All come in the factory boxes with eye candy, pouch, warranty card, etc. Three of them have never been used.

I will sell up to four of them, $70 each plus actual shipping.
 
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