421s on drums

[kator]

Does anybody use Sennheiser 421s on tomes and snares?

 

[jamacian]

Of course, toms, snares, kicks, overheads...whatever. If I had enough 421s I would use them on everything. Ok, that's a bit of an exaggeration...but not by much. Maybe not overheads.

421 is a near perfect mic.

 

[rory]

I second that. Guitars, drums, vocals, horns, etc. They're not a standard for nothing.

 

[mrT]

I assuming this is a joke...



This is a joke right.

 

[kator]

No joke...

I read there is a spill issue more so with these mikes than with ones that are made specifically for toms such the e604. Is this true?

 

[jamacian]

I read there is a spill issue more so with these mikes than with ones that are made specifically for toms such the e604. Is this true?

The 604 is a fine mic for toms but if I had the money for 4 421s I wouldn't hesitate. I now use 604s for the higher toms and a 421 on floor tom. I have never noticed any more mic bleed on the floor tom.

 

[Big Kenny]

Does anybody use Sennheiser 421s on tomes and snares?

Well, it works on drums, but I've never used it on really big books (tomes)

 

[ermghoti]

Well, it works on drums, but I've never used it on really big books (tomes)

You should. It's also excellent on codices.

 

[Ironklad Audio]

Does anybody use Sennheiser 421s on tomes and snares?

did your dad knock up your mom?

 

[jmorris]

Does anybody use Sennheiser 421s on tomes and snares?

i only use 421's on toms in studio, 604e out live, sm57(1) in top snare anywhere

 

[willowhaus]

The 421, in my experience, has a pretty wide pickup pattern compared to many other dynamic mics - that may be why some people talk about the bleed. For me, though, that's one of the mic's strong points - you can put a 421 between 2 toms (or congas, or any other pair of instruments) and you'll get both of them quite nicely.

Especially handy if you're in a limited mic situation due to available channels, mics, cables...or just for taking a more minimalist approach.