MXL-v67g as drumset Overhead

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Hey guys,
I have been using an MXL-v67g as an overhead for the drum kit, . .recording in mono-- Initially, it sounds great! However, the other day, I needed to switch out the boom stand, and when I replaced the mic, . it sounded a little tinny, and thin. Now, I made sure that the mic is the same height, and pointing in the same direction. But, the only thing that might be different is that, when I replaced the mic back on the stand and slid it into the mic holder, . I might have twisted the entire mic slightly differently then it was before, . . .can this change, . .effect of the sound that much, . . ?
 
studiodrum said:
Hey guys,
I have been using an MXL-v67g as an overhead for the drum kit, . .recording in mono-- Initially, it sounds great! However, the other day, I needed to switch out the boom stand, and when I replaced the mic, . it sounded a little tinny, and thin. Now, I made sure that the mic is the same height, and pointing in the same direction. But, the only thing that might be different is that, when I replaced the mic back on the stand and slid it into the mic holder, . I might have twisted the entire mic slightly differently then it was before, . . .can this change, . .effect of the sound that much, . . ?
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Sounds to me like the mic is now turned around and you're listening to the backside.
 
hmmmmm,..thats what I was affraid of. . .

Okay, so, without sounding too stupid, . .which way is the fron, . .and which is the back?
 
The side with the logo and the cardiod pattern symbol is the front.
 
i've been using an V67 as a mono overhead for a while now, and i really dig it--i was looking to add a second one for stereo........but on a whim i stuck my SP B1 up as a second mic (the B1 is over the snare/hihat side and the V67 is over the ride cymbal side) and the two of them give me a pretty nice sound.

oh, and the side with the "V67" on it is the front......


wade
 
Ahhh, . .Okay, . .

So, another stupid question, . . if the 'cardiod pattern symbol' and the V67 is the front, . . .and if the mic is positions at a 45 degree angle-- pointing at the snare--then the front 'cardiod pattern symbol' should be pointing DOWN,..not UP , . . is that right?
 
studiodrum said:
So, another stupid question, . . if the 'cardiod pattern symbol' and the V67 is the front, . . .and if the mic is positions at a 45 degree angle-- pointing at the snare--then the front 'cardiod pattern symbol' should be pointing DOWN,..not UP , . . is that right?
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Ya man you got it! :)
 
Thanks for your help guys. . . !

As always, . . .I appreciate the help. . .
 
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