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I always use them with shockmounts, unless they impede placement. There are a lot of floor vibrations when playing drums, so isolating is a good idea, imo.

The delta cards can definitely be used for other multimedia tasks. However, the L/R (1/2) outputs are separate 1/4" jacks. They can be connected directly to powered monitors that will accept a 1/4" cable, or you can route them to a mixer or distribution amp. I use a Presonus HP4 headphone amp...

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For electric, I like the 1mm Big Stubby. For acoustic, I like the .60mm Ultex.

Specifically, what mixer and what soundcard are you considering? A good budget option is the Delta 44 from M-Audio. You would need to pair it with a mixer that has direct outs for each channel or insert points on each channel, so you could route them to the inputs on the delta.

I saw your thread over at GS. Have you checked into the GLS ES-57? They are 57 copies that supposedly don't suck, but I have no direct experience.

The K's are cardioid. I've used them for toms. You need a preamp with a pad and/or inline pads, most likely. They sound fine, but not spectacular. I don't use much of the close tom mics in a mix, anyway. I'll try to find a sample. They're also kind of cool on guitar amps, for a nasally...

I have one. It is the noisiest preamp I've ever heard. Pretty much useless for anything you want to sound "good." I mainly use it for toms, since it has pads, and occasionally as a DI for keyboards, when I really want to muck up the sound. I don't use the tube drive feature, usually, as it just...

None of those are particularly "dark sounding" mics. The NT5 may be the first to try, as some say it is dark for an SDC. If you could get your hands on a ribbon mic, that might be better.

I've been really impressed with the quad cables from www.audiopile.net They are made in korea and have neutrik-like connectors (not the real thing). The build quality is good, the cable itself is very supple, and I have no complaints about the sound or price. For a little more, you can get...

It totally depends on the sound you want. Tuning will also be key. For a softer, poofy/boomy sound that would work for old-school country, I'd say leave both heads on and mic outside the resonant head. If you want a more modern sound, with greater attack, then you'll want a mic inside the drum...

I agree with RAMI. There are no set rules. You have to listen to the tracks and figure out how to get them to sound how you want. Gating/Expansion may be useful on some tracks, but is not always necessary, and can often be replaced by manual editing of the tracks. When I think of "punchy," I...

You might want to peruse the banjo hangout: http://www.banjohangout.org/reviews/

I know it's a toob, but the ART Tube MP Studio can do trashy if you pad it and crank the input gain - dirt cheap.

Anybody tried this kit?

I'm not sure I understand the question...XLR mic cables have a male and female end. Typically, the female end connects to the mic and the male end connects to the preamp/phantom supply. Physically, you shouldn't be able to reverse the direction of the cable, as it would not fit. Some XLR cables...

If you're looking for a versatile, inexpensive condenser mic, I would suggest the CAD M179. I know it's more expensive than the v57m, but you will not be disappointed. If the budget is that tight, Musician's Friend is selling the CAD M177, which is the cardioid-only version of the M179, $69.99.

Sm81 is good. I don't generally mic the hats, though.

Well, first I try to envision what I want the bass to sound like on the finished recording. Then, I select the gear that is most likely to get me that sound. Then I twiddle some knobs until I'm happy with it. Then, I track it. Then I record everything else and decide that the bass tone sucks and...

The M179 works great as an OH, or just about any drum application. Very good bass response. I expect the m177 would do so, as well.