Hey all, the last piece of equipment I need is a mic for the bass drum.
However I am considering using my Rode NT2 to save some money
I have a stock gretsch resonant head, not ported.
Multiple people told me that using a mic such as the NT2 might actually cause damage to the mic, so I thought maybe I should be safe and get a Bass drum mic like the D6 or Beta 52....
I have a couple of questions...
1) Have any of you ever successfully used condenser vocal mics on a bass drum? would the 200 dollar price tag be worth the "upgrade"? I am looking for a Rock/Funk/Metal sound.
2) Are stock gretsch resonant heads worth changing before a recording?
3) If I do get the D6 or Beta 52, should I get a ported bass head?
I understand there is no completely right or wrong answer, I just want peoples general opinions...
However I am considering using my Rode NT2 to save some money
I have a stock gretsch resonant head, not ported.
Multiple people told me that using a mic such as the NT2 might actually cause damage to the mic, so I thought maybe I should be safe and get a Bass drum mic like the D6 or Beta 52....
I have a couple of questions...
1) Have any of you ever successfully used condenser vocal mics on a bass drum? would the 200 dollar price tag be worth the "upgrade"? I am looking for a Rock/Funk/Metal sound.
2) Are stock gretsch resonant heads worth changing before a recording?
3) If I do get the D6 or Beta 52, should I get a ported bass head?
I understand there is no completely right or wrong answer, I just want peoples general opinions...