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Hi, so I'm getting into recording and am looking at usb interfaces, but I took a quick peek at drum mics and theyre pretty cheap!
So a few questions!

Good cheap drum mics? [I know it sounds weird haha]

Either a cheap usb interface that can handle 4 mic inputs, or a cheaper solution? To get them to usb? [Ive heard of like xlr to usb converters?]

Thanks so much!
 
If I'm reading your question right you are wanting some good and cheap drum mics. I think the answer would be cad. You can get a 4 piece set for 100.00 or a 7 for about 140.00. They work well for the price range. As far as that interface stuff goes, I don't know. I use an analog set up.
 
The CAD condensors are OK for overheads (and you'll at least two of those), but for snare and toms, you cant beat SM57s @ $99 each. And for your kick, go with a Beta 52A or D112.

My .02
 
If you're serious about recording as a hobby, I'd save up and invest in single quality dynamics and a nice matched pair of condensers.

Stay away from the prepackaged kits.
 
Supercreep said:
If you're serious about recording as a hobby, I'd save up and invest in single quality dynamics and a nice matched pair of condensers.

Stay away from the prepackaged kits.
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Good advice! You can get good sounding drums with just 3 mics. Even a set of cheap MXL 603 and a D6 (or D112) on the kick would be much better (IMO)than a pre packaged mic kit.
 
Supercreep said:
If you're serious about recording as a hobby, I'd save up and invest in single quality dynamics and a nice matched pair of condensers.

Stay away from the prepackaged kits.
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Low end kits yes. But there are some good kits out there as well.

Beyerdynamic and Electro Voice come to mind.

You get what you pay for in the end
 
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