Which SDC is for me!?

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Well, this isn't JUST for me. I know of plenty of n00bz that register here just ot ask questions like this! But I'm really trying to find more and/or better ways for Stereo drum overheads and stereo acoustic guitar miking.

At this point, I've been pretty dead-set on buying another MXL 991 to match my other. Can't hurt to ask some outsiders!

So what would I be better off doing; from the money-to-performance ratio?

Buy another MXL 991 (or 603) and do the cap mod to both
OR
Buy a pair of JoeMeek JM27 SDCs
OR
Buy a pair of Oktava MK012's
(not too interested in the 012's, but if it's worth the extra mulah, I'd wait for them.


My current situation for drum miking is:
SM57-Snare
Beta52-Kick
no-name dynamics on toms
MXL 990-OH

I definatley want to use stereo SDC's for OHs, now that I've got my toms miked up!
 
I agree with you picking up a pair for overheads, because I like having stereo overheads. Of that list I've used the 603's, the JM27's and the MK012. I sold my 603's, the 27's and I still have the 012's. I just liked them the best for the sound I'm trying to get. So if it were my setup I'd get the Oktavas.

As for the 991 - I have on experience with that mic, but if they're like the 603's than you know my answer.

Jacob
 
I have all the mics you mentioned. I agree with that the MK012's are the sweetest as drum overheads but---the 991's are brighter and also nice. I have a very hard time telling them apart from my 603s. I also like the JM27's (kind of a cross between the 603 and the MK012). Every mic you mentioned makes a good, inexpensive drum overhead.

Paj
8^)
 
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Th 991 and the 603s are the same exact mic. I like my 603s a lot, they sound great as over heads. I'd say go for it since you already have one
 
I really like my Oktava 012s on the overheads. Pretty good sound for a fairly inexpensive mic.
 
I'd buy a pair of Studio Projects C4's. They sound great, you get omni and cardiod capsules...and did I mention they sound great?
 
valverec said:
I'd buy a pair of Studio Projects C4's. They sound great, you get omni and cardiod capsules...and did I mention they sound great?
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Yup! I think that you have to spend over $800 to match or beat the C4 mics. Clear as a bell. Definitely worth saving up for.

Paj
8^)
 
For now, my 991's will do. Once summer comes around, I'll pick up either the Oktavas or the C4s...which do ya'll think is better?

(Of course, I mean a Russian pair of Oktavas with all the fixins!) ;)
 
studio projects C4 pair. Love those SDCs.

jaykeMURD said:
Well, this isn't JUST for me. I know of plenty of n00bz that register here just ot ask questions like this! But I'm really trying to find more and/or better ways for Stereo drum overheads and stereo acoustic guitar miking.

At this point, I've been pretty dead-set on buying another MXL 991 to match my other. Can't hurt to ask some outsiders!

So what would I be better off doing; from the money-to-performance ratio?

Buy another MXL 991 (or 603) and do the cap mod to both
OR
Buy a pair of JoeMeek JM27 SDCs
OR
Buy a pair of Oktava MK012's
(not too interested in the 012's, but if it's worth the extra mulah, I'd wait for them.


My current situation for drum miking is:
SM57-Snare
Beta52-Kick
no-name dynamics on toms
MXL 990-OH

I definatley want to use stereo SDC's for OHs, now that I've got my toms miked up!
Click to expand...
 
I use the Oktavas, as well as Studio Projects C-4''s, and Neumann KM184's. I like the Oktavas as rock and blues overheads, and the C-4's on country and jazz. I much prefer the C-4's on acoustic, and also as a live or live studio acoustic guitar mic. I also prefer the C-4's for stereo or orchestral recording. The color that makes the Oktavas so good on rock drums tends to make them muddy on a string quartet.
The Neumanns blow them both away, but they are supposed to, for $1500 the pair. Even with the Neumanns around, I keep the C-4's for SD omnis, and the Oktavas for gigs in bars, etc., where I just can't risk the Neumanns. And I still often use the Oktavas for overheads. They are just good on rock drums.-Richie
 
I like the mk012's on drums but not cymbals, so I don't use them for overheads. I put them up once and frankly thought they sounded awful, cloudy and generally lo-fi. Some people like that sound and more power to them. Maybe they are better with the mods. But, mine are now tom mics and work pretty well for that. I don't have any experience with the 603s, but from what I just heard on a mic test posted elsewhere on this board they seem to have some promise.
 
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