Request - OH's recommendation! - DW kit, rock drummer, USD1400 budget

[madmush]

Hi guys,

I was hoping to get some viewpoints and tips from this mighty forum....!, I'm about to embark on a recording project that'll hopefully make history.

My drummer is looking at purchasing overhead mic's, he's using a DW kit, he's into punk and his fave drummer is Josh Freese. He'd love to get a Vandals sound.

His budget is USD1400. He's open to modding.

I've never recorded a drummer. A lot of people talk about the brightness of overheads being a challenge. Would you say this would be a factor when recording rock drums?

Needless to say I'll post samples of the result when we've got some

Thanks for your 10c's worth!!!!!

-Markko

 

[moresound]

Two major differences would be if your were to go either LDC or SDC that choice can only be your once you understand what each set up will deliver you.

 

[madmush]

Two major differences would be if your were to go either LDC or SDC that choice can only be your once you understand what each set up will deliver you.

I had no idea!, I KNEW asking here was crucial. Thanks!, I'll research that.

 

[clivus]

He would benefit from auditioning several and see what he likes. Shure sm 81s are very accurate IMHO.

 

[guitaristic]

Thanks for your 10c's worth!!!!!

-Markko

10 cents huh? Nice to know opinions are more valuable in the UK! Over here they're only 2 cents! Must be the exchange rate or something

 

[moresound]

I thought that he meant 10cc's !