versatile mic setup?

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i'v done lots of searching over the past few days but still have a question....
i would like to get a great vocal mic that will "double" as the drum overheads in a "three mic" setup....i was thinking about the nt1's but saw that "recording engineer" and others highly recommend the MC012's from the sound room with the addition of the RTT M1/M3 cap for the vocals (total ~$1000)...if i couldn't afford the M1/M3 cap right away, how would the MC012's do on vocals? i know RE said he liked a large diaphram with only three mics...do you still recommend the MC012's with just three drum mics?

Thanks....

[This message has been edited by skyway57 (edited 07-27-2000).]
 
If you can afford it now or within a "reasonable' amount of time, then yes.

If not, then no.

I know money is usually the BIGGEST factor.

But I think you knew MY above answer.
 
RE,
how would the MC012's do on vocals until i could afford the M1/M3 caps? thinking about using the art tube pre....
 
Actually, I think it'll work rather nice with the omni capsule. Of course, the key is that you DO get the RTT M1/M3, eventually.
 
Don't anyone say they don't know how to find me...
 
i know in some other posts you stated that you like a large diaphragm with only three mics on the drums (i may try placing a SM57 on the snare as well)...do you think the MC012's would still work well if i don't mic the toms individually? i was thinking of the ATM25 for the kick....

thanks for the help!!
 
Usually depends on the style... Experimenting with placement is the key here. Also, might try using the omni caps too. And I love my ATM25 on kick.
 
Another way to go is a ribbon, like a Beyer M500, which is one of my all time favorite vocal mics, and would be a good choice for an overhead on a 3 mic drum setup as well. I'm currently using a 44BX for a single mic drum overhead, but an M500 would be a good alternative, and you can pick up a good used one for 2-250.00. I love what they do for the cymbals...
 
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