stereo pairs(overheads) question

[Rocket Boy]

okay, do i need a matched stereo pair to stereo mic the drum set... or are really any two of the same kind of mics going to probably be okay? also, where can i get the best price on oktava mk012's? and is guitar center really phasing them out?

 

[Track Rat]

They don't have to be matched pairs. It's just easier to deal with if they are.

 

[Mark7]

Especially not if you do MS Miking (MS, or Middle-Sides, is a Stereo miking technique that utilises one Fig 8 pattern mic and one cardioid. The signal from the fig 8 mic is split in two (using a splitter cable) with one signal having it's polarity reversed (this can be done by using the Polarity Reverse control on your pre-amp or desk). You then use panning to widen or narrow the stereo picture, with the cardioid filling in the middle. Since the two signals from the Fig 8 mic are "Out of phase" they will disappear when summed to mono, leaving only the signal from the cardioid mic.)

 

[Gidge]

Ive seen n heard a drum kit ghetto miked a few times (2 TOTALLY different condensers overhead) and it sounded decent enuff.......

 

[Rocket Boy]

okay, and it's generally accepted the mk012's are the best cheapish overheads? or would it be better to save for like sm81's or akg 451's?

 

[Rocket Boy]

also, how do the ecm8000s compare? or are the mk012's waay better?

 

[Bob Keelan]

As I've just mentioned in another thread, there's rumors flying around that Guitar Center is moving these at $50 apiece on Labor Day. Might be worth checking out.

 

[Mark7]

But remember not to buy them in white.

 

[Rocket Boy]

to bad i dont have any cash.