What should I make a pair of for OH (C1, B1, M179, V69ME)?

[imissthewar]

I currently have a pair of Oktava MK-012s (pretty closely matched, too) that I've been using for acoustic guitar and overheads. I've been thinking, though that I'd like another flavor of stereo OH for drums in the form of LDCs. The ones I currently own are:

SP C1
SP B1
MXL V69ME
CAD M179

Which of these should I grab another of to make a pair? Or should I get a pair of something completely different (Oktava MK319s come to mind)? I have about $200-$300 to spend. Thanks!

 

[Dot]

If you can get a pair of MK319's - they make excellent OH mics. Also Red5 Audio RV8's. Have a look a this post on OH mics we tried.

Of the ones on you're list, the B1 is the best OH mic, IMO.

 

[noiseportrait]

Here's an idea, why don't you try the LCDs you already own as mono overheads and then pick the one YOU like the best? This would be infinitely more valuable than asking a bunch of random people with completely different tastes for advice on which of YOUR mics would sound the best as drum overheads. Then once you try them all out, you can post the results right here! I'll PM you with my address so you can send me the money I've saved you with such great advice.

 

[imissthewar]

I've tried them all...and I liked the CAD or the B1 the best. However, I'm not experienced enough in recording to know if those will automatically translate well as a stereo pair.

I was just hoping for some outside opinions, sorry if that annoys you. It takes 2 minutes to start a thread and in 24 hours I'll have 10 perspectives of which to ponder. Isn't that the point of a messageboard anyway? Everything here is word of mouth, to be taken with a grain of salt, which I personally do.

Thanks for the wonderful suggestion though.

 

[Paj]

Cad M179

If the CAD M179 is one of your sonic choices, I'd go with that. The three different pickup patterns will give you the flexibility to add M-S and Blumlein Pair to your recording arsenal.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/chris.burmajster/Mid.htm

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/chris.burmajster/Coincident.htm

Good luck,
Paj
8^)

 

[sdelsolray]

If the CAD M179 is one of your sonic choices, I'd go with that. The three different pickup patterns will give you the flexibility to add M-S and Blumlein Pair to your recording arsenal.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/chris.burmajster/Mid.htm

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/chris.burmajster/Coincident.htm

Good luck,
Paj
8^)

Ditto on the CAD M179. Within your budget of $300, you can get the CAD and the B1.

 

[Paj]

all $300

sdelsoray:

I like that! Let's spend it all! It won't hurt (us) a bit!

How about:

http://www.8thstreet.com/product.asp?ProductCode=7732&Category=Microphones

Something to make the Octava's that he has more interesting . . .

http://sound-room.com/customer/product.php?productid=95&cat=2&page=1

. . . and a pair of HM-32 shockmounts for his Octavas:

http://www.superlux.us/smalldiaphragm.html


Let's see: $200 + $65 + $6 + $6 = $277 plus $23 left over for shipping.


Paj
8^)

 

[deepwater]

You can get the CAD M179 for $149.00 here
http://studio34music.zoovy.com/c=jJ...4ndiL/cart.cgis

They give you $50.00 off at check out

 

[Paj]

good price

deepwater:

Nice price! Thanks!

imissthewar:

With that price we can throw in a universal shockmount+pop filter ($33) or a pair of the shockmounts ($44):

http://www.shockmount.com/page2.html


Paj
8^)