snare drum micing

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just a quick question, brought to you by a complete idiot...

i tried to search for this and didn't really find anything, but would using a small diaphragm condensor as a secondary mic on a snare drum damage the microphone in any way?

sorry if this is totally stupid im just not used to doing things very differently.
 
go for it. the sm57/km84(184) on top and taped together is a pretty common "trick". i've done it with a 603 instead of an 84. works fine. levels are usually a little hot--pads are sometimes your friend :D. nice way to get a little extra snap.

make sure to keep the mics as close together as possible, lest you suffer from ugly phase issues.


cheers,
wade
 
Wade,
thanks for the tip with the two mics. I'm kinda new to drumming and never heard of that one. Good stuff............Peace
Kel
 
The 603 as a snare mic sounds great on the snare, for a very true bright sound, although a little thin. I've combined it with a beyer M420 with great results as the M420 lacks some hi end that the 603 picks up on. I would imagine hihat bleed could be an issue as I've only used it to sample individual snare hits and have not set it up with the whole kit.
 
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Is it possible to rent sm57's? I have a guitar center near my house and alot of other music stores. I was just wondering.
 
Is it possible to rent sm57's?
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Yes its possible but when you start figuring out that you can buy them for $45-50 used on ebay the rental cost might not be worth it to you. It will really depend on how often you intend to use them (would you do multiple rentals?). I own 5 sm-57s. They don't always make it onto drums or guitars but trust me, a use always arises for at least one or two during a session, even if its just scratch tracks.
 
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Thanks for the advice. Are dynamics overall the best drum mic's? instrument rather. Voice is more for condenser? Huge noob questions sorry.
 
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