What mic for overheads?

[.Tyson Studios.]

i know shure 57 for the snare and already have a mic for the bass. i gonna us a 4 mic setup. What kind should i use for over heads?

Thanks.

 

[snow lizard]

There's lots of choices. What kind of budget you're on will make a difference. Your room and choice of cymbals can also make a difference. Condensers and ribbons are popular for overheads. Bright mics will have a tendancy to grab bright cymbals harder. Behringer ECM 8000 works okay on a budget. It'll capture nasty room reflections really good too if you don't have some kind of room treatment.

 

[dgatwood]

Oktava MK-012 pair in an X-Y config works well, IMHO.

 

[PhilGood]

Lately my favorites have been CAD e70 (also known as Superlux S241) VERY un-hyped top end, pad, roll off, good response and very smooth.

Worth every penny or more!