150 tops for tom mics

[bfoundation81]

ok i have 2 overhead (b1) mics and a kick mic and a 57 for snare. Now i need some tom mics and floor tom mic probly 3-4 mics maybe high hat mic if i can afford. This said i have 150.00 to spend any idea's of what will work in budget with a decent sound. Im doing metal and want all the drums miced up!!!

I was looking into some 57 clones the gls es-57 but i know its not a real 57 but im in a bind and have a band coming to record real soon any really need to get some mics for drums.

Please any help would be great!!!!!!!!

 

[Track Rat]

I'd imagine you could score two real 57s for just about $150.

 

[bfoundation81]

but i really would like to have 4 mics but atleast 3, 2 57's would be great but id be short on mics to mic up the whole set!! so im looking for alternitive

 

[MadAudio]

In microphones, as with anything else, YGWYPF. If you cheap out now you're going to regret it later, and end up buying again.

 

[WERNER 1]

You can get this for 80 bucks, plus another one for 30 more......that's 4 mics for 110 plus shipping.

http://www.speakerrepair.com/Mercha...ct_Code=37-206x3&Category_Code=AG+Accessories

I have a couple of these and I really like them.........they actually have a bit higher out put than the 57.

Rick

 

[Big Kenny]

http://www.music123.com/CAD-4-Piece-Drum-Mic-Tour-Pack-i236949.music
price is right

 

[bfoundation81]

would 57's be a huge improvement over like these cad's or would it probly be close.... I
own 2 57's now and if i bought 2 more i could probly mic snare and all toms with 57's.

57's good on floor toms??

but i wanted to have my other 57 cleared up for vox or guitar scratch tracks.... so if its not a huge improvement i would like to go with some diff mics so i can free up some of my other mics.

 

[jaykeMURD]

You may want to try using 1 57 per 2 toms. I've used this method to add more punch from the toms. If course, it'll only work if the toms are placed near each other....or in pairs.

 

[James HE]

Try AT pro25 for the floor tom. They are discontinued now but here's a super deal on them.

http://www.8thstreet.com/product.asp?ProductCode=4016&Category=Microphones

nice on floor toms, not so hot on the rack toms. Kind of a "rubbery" sound.

So now you have $90 left. I'd get some cheapo dynamic for your sctratch tracks (this guy comes with a cable if that matters - http://www.8thstreet.com/product.asp?ProductCode=31476&Category=Microphones )

Then, use one of your 2 57's on one tom, and buy another 57. Probably a little over $150, but maybe you can score a used 57.