Shure Beta 87a for overheads?

[fris9]

I'm a newbie here...just learning about overheads. I'm using a Beta 52 for the kick, and 57's for the snare and toms. Would Beta 87's work for overheads? If not, what would work well for around 2-$300? Thanks-

 

[slidey]

do a search, do a search , do a search search search

BTW beta 87s would work.....................any mic would mic would work.....................but preference seems to be for SDCs in a studio environment, although I use 2x SE electronics 2200a's

 

[TragikRemix]

aren't beta 87a's dynamic mics? it wouldnt be my first choice, but i guess it will work.

 

[giraffe]

no, it is not a dynamic mic, it's an sdc.

i've never tried one on over heads, but it would probably work fine.
not totally sure. (pun unintended)

 

[giraffe]

looks bright though.......
there are probably more versatil mics in that range.

 

[TragikRemix]

you hurt my feelings man... ill get over it though...

 

[LP2006]

I'm a newbie here...just learning about overheads. I'm using a Beta 52 for the kick, and 57's for the snare and toms. Would Beta 87's work for overheads? If not, what would work well for around 2-$300? Thanks-

if you know where to get two beta 87a's for $300, please ...pm me

 

[orksnork]

at a price like that...you might be better off just buying them for resale...

average retail price for them is around 350 a pop

 

[fris9]

For the first reply:

I did a search..did a search..did a search...

And nothing......as far as 87a's as overheads, which is why i posted this. And judging by the lack of definitive responses, it doesn't seem to be something that's been definitely touched on, thanks.

As far as the $300 goes, I was meaning per mic, not for a pair. I wish...

 

[Gilliland]

A pair of Oktava MC012s would be right in your price range. They make great drum overheads.

The Beta87 is designed principally as a vocal mic. If your goal is to get a pair of vocal mics that can double as drum overheads, I'd suggest a pair of AKG C535s as a better choice.

I'm sure the Beta87 would work, but it wouldn't be my first choice.