Over head Drum Mics

[cocopuck]

Would the MXL 990 or the Studio Projects B1 be ok for overhead drum mics. If so which one would be a better purchase. And if not what would be some suggestions for other condensers that would do the job in the same price range. Preferably ones that could also serve for vocals and in some applications for guitar amplifiers when not using a sm57

 

[Innovations]

The 990 is a small diamater condenser (well maybe closer to a medium) and the B1 is a large diamater condenser. Conventional wisdom is that the small diamater condensers are better for being pushed hard by instrumentals (drums, horns, amps) and large diameters are better for subtlety in vocals, accoustic guitar etc.

Fundamentally they are all microphones that will turn sound into electrical pulses. They will do so differently, and the differences may not sound like what you want (or hey, maybe the difference is what you want), but sometimes we act like a certain microphone will not work at all.

 

[DJL]

Would the MXL 990 or the Studio Projects B1 be ok for overhead drum mics. If so which one would be a better purchase. And if not what would be some suggestions for other condensers that would do the job in the same price range. Preferably ones that could also serve for vocals and in some applications for guitar amplifiers when not using a sm57

Between the MXL990 and SP B1 I'd most likey use the B1... but, checkout the Oktava MC-012 for drum overheads.

 

[cocopuck]

Would the SP b1 work for overhead mics, or would i have to get something like the mxl 603s. I would prefer to have the more versatile mic such as the b1. But if they wouldnt cut the job as overheads i could wait till later to get them.

 

[SteveMcB]

Any condensor may work for overheads, and Dot certainly has had some good things to say about the B1's for overheads. I've used a single C1 for overhead, and a pair of MXL603's - I like both, for different situations. The B1 is likely to be more versatile, it should perform at least ok on pretty much anything, while the 603 may not be so good for vocals (if you go with "conventional wisdom". You could start out with B1's, see how you like them and add ecm8000's or 603's later to broaden your mic palate and your options.

Good luck,
Steve

 

[DJL]

Would the SP b1 work for overhead mics, or would i have to get something like the mxl 603s. I would prefer to have the more versatile mic such as the b1. But if they wouldnt cut the job as overheads i could wait till later to get them.

Yes, you could use the Studio Projects B1 as a drum overhead.

 

[TamaSabian]

I use the 990 as OH, not a great mic for that purpose. But this is what I got at this moment, have to wait until I can add more condensors to my cabinet. SP B1 is the next on my list.