one point mics

[Bobby Darko]

Hey guys,
I'm thinking about buying a good one point stereo mic instead of two overheads for recording drums. What do you think? I know it's always gonna be less 'stereo' than two oh mics but...?

Not many people do this, but I'm not sure why. Should be less phasing problems too, no?

 

[boogle]

Different styles may call for different setups. With two oh mics you have the flexibility to do xy like how stereo mics are set up, but you also have the freedom to open your image up. I like overheads that have polar pattern selection allowing for spaced pair or xy, but also allows for several other stereo techniques that involve figure 8 mics. the AKG c414 is a great option, depends on your budget. There are also less stereo microphones available so if you go with 2 mics instead you have more flexibility in your purchase.

 

[DigitMus]

I've used a couple of my stereo mics on OH with excellent results.The Royer SF12 is fantastic (if you have a good room & don't need some extra "sizzle" on the cymbals), and the AKG C426 has 2 remote controlled multi-pattern capsules, for a variety of configurations. They don't sound "less stereo" than using 2 mics, in fact I sometimes have to reduce the stereo field because they're too wide to sound natural.

 

[This Is Poison]

I haven't had the chance to play around with one myself, but I've heard good things about the rode NT4. I personally use two OH mics, but going the single stereo mic route would definitely help eliminate phase related issues when tracking drums.

 

[mixsit]

I haven't had the chance to play around with one myself, but I've heard good things about the rode NT4. I personally use two OH mics, but going the single stereo mic route would definitely help eliminate phase related issues when tracking drums.

But with two mics you get to choose to go 'coherent', or not.
But Boogle already said that.

 

[Freudian Slip]

But with two mics you get to choose to go 'coherent', or not.
But Boogle already said that.

Yep.

F.S.

 

[TragikRemix]

IMO not a good idea.

you lose the versatility of owning separate mics. 2 mics can also be used for acoustic guitar, a single for vocals, guitar amps off axis/on axis etc

 

[Bobby Darko]

thanks guys. Well, I guess Tragik said it all. I do record acoustic guitars a lot, so I will be looking for (cheap) condensers and som 48v units! Bobby