Need cheapo tom mic kits

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I have for drum recording---

(2) meek jm27 for overheads...
SM57 for snare...
CAD 412 & ddrum trigger on Kick...
old CAD nk1 for Hi hats...

I can only spend 100 or so dollars on some tom mics....

I was looking at an ebay special on some 3 Superlux FT4 tom mics and clips for $90.

Also, Samson makes a 3 peice Q-tom kit with clips for 90 as well.

Should I go for one of these? Or can yall recommend something around that price that is better maybe??

thanks,
 
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I'd guess that some of those SM57 knockoffs (I forget who makes them) might be a little better than a cheap drum mic kit. Not great, but probably a little better.
 
I'd just place the overheads differently so they capture the toms more, or so they capture the whole kit with good balance. I don't think adding a 30 dollar mic on each tom is going to help your sound.
 
Adam P said:
I'd guess that some of those SM57 knockoffs (I forget who makes them) might be a little better than a cheap drum mic kit. Not great, but probably a little better.
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yea....the GLS ES57.....3 pack for nearly $90 as well.

Is that the better choice for toms ?
 
Believe it or not, the Samson mics sound really great for the price. Just don't hit them with a stick, or they will explode.

Cheers,
Zach
 
usekgb said:
Believe it or not, the Samson mics sound really great for the price. Just don't hit them with a stick, or they will explode.

Cheers,
Zach
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MAYBE it is just looking like.....cheap mics are just cheap mics...

How do I choose :eek:
 
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again...I didnt hear the AT's...but I did look at them. from the look and feel...they seemed like nice mics...I have e604's so Im not lookin for any drum mics, but If I were, and these were in my budget...Id give them a shot.
 
usekgb said:
Believe it or not, the Samson mics sound really great for the price. Just don't hit them with a stick, or they will explode.

Cheers,
Zach
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First mics ever made from chalk, eh?

I like the GLS ES-57s!! Great mic for the money!
 
CAD just came out with some uber-cheap drum mics that aren't bad.

Cheap cheap.

War
 
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