Looking for advice on purchasing overhead mics and some other questions

[soulshrike]

Hello there.
I'm looking to buy a pair of overhead mics.
My budget is 700ish at max for a pair, but I don't want the "best" for my budget, in the sense I don't want to spend alot more for an improvement that isn't significant, but I am willing to spend that much if it's at least somewhat of a significant improvement.
I want something that will last, something I probably won't upgrade unless I was able to spend alot more.
Some comments on the characteristics (if any) of the mics would be of help as well
If possible, I'd like something that would work really well with acoustic instruments as well. But still, the prime concern is their quality as overhead mics.

My other question is regarding bass drum mics.
I'm looking at two. AKG D112 and Shure SM Beta52a since I heard lots of good things about both and they aren't too pricy.
What are the key differences between them?

Two other things.
1.How much should I expect to spend on cases for drum mics, and do I really need proper cases to take care of them or is there a DIY way of bringing them around while providing sufficient protection?
2.How much should I expect to spend on stands and do I need to purchase anything else? (screens,etc)

Thanks in advance

 

[carlosguardia]

As far as the bass drum mics, the D112 and the 52 are standards in 90% of the studios. You can't go wrong with either one, and the main difference between them is a matter of taste. Kind of like "should I get the BMW or the Mercedes Benz?"
As far as OH microphones, there are MANY options to choose from. I use both ECM8000 and the AKG Perception 100's and they both work very well. and are on the $200/pair range. For a little more (about 350 each) my choice, hands down, would be the Shure SM 81. Ideally, I would use AKG 414's as OH when I can get my hands on a pair, but they're quite expensive to buy (about 1k each).

 

[recordinghacks]

The first OH mics I bought were AKG C1000S. I thought they sounded great, until I replaced them.

Here's the shootout I did at the time -- with sound samples:

Overhead mic shootout

It compares the AKG to a pair of stock Oktava MK-012 to a pair of Ebay refugee EV 635a.

 

[jaybriggs84]

A pair of 4050's would be stellar, you could use those things on just about anything. A lot of people are loving the ATM 450 as overheads, def check those out, and those are well within your budget.

 

[drBill]

Hello there.
I'm looking to buy a pair of overhead mics.
My budget is 700ish at max for a pair, but I don't want the "best" for my budget, in the sense I don't want to spend alot more for an improvement that isn't significant, but I am willing to spend that much if it's at least somewhat of a significant improvement.
I want something that will last, something I probably won't upgrade unless I was able to spend alot more.
Some comments on the characteristics (if any) of the mics would be of help as well
If possible, I'd like something that would work really well with acoustic instruments as well. But still, the prime concern is their quality as overhead mics.

My other question is regarding bass drum mics.
I'm looking at two. AKG D112 and Shure SM Beta52a since I heard lots of good things about both and they aren't too pricy.
What are the key differences between them?

Two other things.
1.How much should I expect to spend on cases for drum mics, and do I really need proper cases to take care of them or is there a DIY way of bringing them around while providing sufficient protection?
2.How much should I expect to spend on stands and do I need to purchase anything else? (screens,etc)

Thanks in advance

If you'd like to use your ears in the process, the answers to your questions are here:

https://homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=267508

Or if you just want me to tell you what to buy I can do that as well.....

Expect to spend around $500 for decent stands to mic a drum kit. You can do it for $130, but they will fall apart quickly. What you need for transport depends on the care you take with them. You cam put them in some socks if you like -- or buy anvil cases for them. Lots of the cheap chinese mics come in flight type cases these days.