bass cab mic

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I apologize if this has been done to death, but the search function honestly will not work for me today.

I really prefer the sound of a mic'ed bass cab to a di, call me crazy, it's just what I like. I use sdc for accoustic guitars, dynamic for guitar cab, and ldc for vox... What kind is usually used for bass cabs? What are some standard choices? I have used a dynamic and the ldc on it, and liked the ldc pretty well... any suggestions? Thanks.
 
I've used the Beta 52 on bass cabs. Love the way it sounds. I'm sure that the D112 would do the same trick.
 
Are you planning to buy a mic specifically for bass cabs or do you have another mic that can serve as double duty?

Many mics that are considered bass drum mics generally do a good job on cabs - RE20, AE2500, D112, MD421, etc.

I've also used an AT4033 for certain cabs. When I have enough tracks, I'll split the bass signal and send a direct signal to the board as well as mic the cab. Best of both worlds.

Cheers, Rez
 
I really like the atm 25 lately, my goto is either my re 27 or even my sm7 in a busy mix is nice
 
For bass cabs, try a SD condensor. It just might open your ears up after hearing the standard mics:)
 
RE-20 or your choice of the usual suspect kick mics - Audix D6 (or D4), ATM25, Beyer M380, etc. SM7 works there too.
 
Don't laugh too hard, but once I started using a Shure 55s on the bass cab, I quit going direct or even thinking about other mics for it. Track down an older one, every penny worth $100.
 
I've used a Shure SM7B and a Sennheiser MD421, but I'm really quite fond of the AT ATM25. Works well on a variety of cabs.

Joel
 
thick standard kick mics rule. d112, 421, re20...etc...

i was blown away by the AT4047 on bass though. check it out. really great.

Mike
 
To answer one of the questions, if I bought a new mic I'd be willing to make it exclusively for bass cab. Looks like many different dynamics, a couple ldc's, and one vote for sdc. Haven't tried that last one yet, but I will now. Been messing around with my gt55, and I kind of like it, especially for a more melodic, chilled out style. I'd love to try some of these dynamics though for a more thunderous, thumping sound.
 
Something I haven't tried yet

but want to eventually, is double micing a bass cab.

One of the usual suspects dynamic-wise, for more bottom, plus an LDC a little farther out, to get some 'air' (sorry, can't think of a better description right now).

Of course, a lot will depend on the style of music, the cab or cabs, and what kind of sound you're going for. Everybody likes something different.

The sound one guy is chasing, is the sound another guy is running away from, so it might help these guys help you if you could elaborate.
 
Continuing in my fine tradition

of hijacking threads, this is a related question.

Do you guys find that it's any easier or harder to mic a specific size of bass speaker, or should you just find what you like, and then worry about capturing that sound?
 
Mics I have used to mic bass cabinets.

SM57
MD421
AT4033
D112
Beta 52
E504


All worked well for the situation I used them in. Which mic I use depends on the sound of the bass and the sound I'm trying to achieve.
 
I normally DI the bass as well as mic the cab. With the DI I try to get a really beafy clean sound. With the mic I try to get the most grit I can (sometimes I use PSP vintagewarmer) and mix the two to taste depending on the song.
 
Farview said:
Mics I have used to mic bass cabinets.

SM57
MD421
AT4033
D112
Beta 52
E504


All worked well for the situation I used them in. Which mic I use depends on the sound of the bass and the sound I'm trying to achieve.
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Can you elaborate on which mic you used for what situation?
 
notCardio said:
Can you elaborate on which mic you used for what situation?
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SM57 midrangey sound, no extended lows or highs

MD421 kind of the opposite of the 57, with the lows around 100hz

AT4033 when you want it to sound really close to what is coming from the cabinet

D112 When you want that lower midrange knock of a more natural 'upright bass' kind of sound.

Beta 52 Thump and clank

E504 When I'm using the 421 on something else.
 
Excellent info

Farview said:
SM57 midrangey sound, no extended lows or highs

MD421 kind of the opposite of the 57, with the lows around 100hz

AT4033 when you want it to sound really close to what is coming from the cabinet

D112 When you want that lower midrange knock of a more natural 'upright bass' kind of sound.

Beta 52 Thump and clank

E504 When I'm using the 421 on something else.
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A couple of questions:

So the 421 has extended lows, but does it also have extended highs? So it's more or less scooped?

I'm not sure exactly what you mean by thump and clank?

And what's the micing technique for the 4033, or on each, for that matter?

Thanks. This is good stuff, IMO.
 
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