Beta 52 vs. CAD KBM412

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i was thinking of getting a beta 52 but i saw a cad for 50 and thats like 100 bux less than a beta and i heard some good things about cad dont know if it was this model or what but please give me your input
 
the shure beta 52...i was just about to buy when i saw the CAD for sale on musicinas friend.....i remember hearing people posting about a CAD and saying its a good mic...but im not sure if this is the same model or not and want to get inputs on how it compares to the beta 52
 
for me, neither of these would be high on the list of kick mics...

have you used the 52 before? it has a very specific sound, which can be good or bad....

i like more neutral kick mics... the cad e100 comes to mind here.
 
im saying the beta 52 kuz a friend of mine who is really good in home recording said its good because placement doesnt really matter to get a good sound
and its for rock kick drums
 
pretty much true. although i have never used it in a studio i have had my bass drum miced with one of those plenty of times, and it seems like it is forgiving in the placement sense.

and it does give that "rock" sound.



the reason why i like more neutral mics is that you can use them for other things besides bass drums, and also they tend to capture the indivuality of the bass drums they mic a little better. (for better or for worse)

the 52 is a pretty indestructable mic. have you tried looking for one used? then if you hate it you can sell it back for no real loss...

ok wait, i just did some research. if you buy one new from ebay they go for $140. they seem to sell for around $120 used. so i would say it is a pretty safe purchase....

just dont get one through musicians friend!
 
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