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[systmovadown]

Hi I have 400-500 dollars to spend on mics
I wanna get a good bass, snare, and overheads mics

Suggestions?
Thanks.

 

[scrubs]

Hi I have 400-500 dollars to spend on mics
I wanna get a good bass, snare, and overheads mics

Suggestions?
Thanks.

That's a tight budget, but here are some thoughts:

Overheads:
MXL 603s ($200/pr)
Oktava MC012 ($300/pr)
Studio Projects C4 ($320/pr)

Snare:
Shure SM57 ($80)

Bass:
AKG D112 ($200)
Shure Beta 52 ($200)

You could get a pair of C4, a 57, and either of the bass mics for $500. Check the drum forum for more ideas. There is a search function at the top to help you find what you need.

 

[noisedude]

The other kick mics to check are the Audio Technica ones - the ATM25 and the Pro25. I've only used the D112, but people write stunning reviews of the ATM25 in particular.

 

[scrubs]

The other kick mics to check are the Audio Technica ones - the ATM25 and the Pro25. I've only used the D112, but people write stunning reviews of the ATM25 in particular.

Yup, good call. Forgot about that one.