Drum Overheads: SP C1's vs SP C4's vs AKG451's vs????

[colorfastmusic]

I need a good set of overheads, I have a C1 and wonder if buying another C1 would be better than buying smaller condensers like the C4's or the akg451's, or what on a budget works and sounds amazing.............

 

[ozraves]

I think that one C1 can make for a good overhead by itself. If carefully positioned, then it can put a good image in the monitors. I think this is the most slept on use for this mic.

OK, for the people who like pairs of things as overheads, I suggest the Studio Projects C4s. They are righteous in this app even if they don't get it done on acoustic guitar.

I think a good compromise budget pair of small condensers is the Oktava MK012.

Anyhow, here are reviews of both:

Oktava MK012 review

Studio Projects C4 review

 

[Dot]

Some of the better budget mics we've used on OH's..

Dan Richards
Digital Pro Sound
The Listening Sessions

 

[DJL]

I need a good set of overheads

Then I recommend the Josephson C42's or AKG 451's.

 

[13th_Omen]

I would reccomend the AT Pro 37s. I got them for $137 each.. damn good mics. Or the AKG C430s, $200 for a pair from zzounds.

 

[Richard Monroe]

I think the C-4's rock, and I disagree with Warren's impression of them on acoustic guitar. I find them very good on acoustic, and truly excellent on nylon strings or nylon strung harp.-Richie