Members Koopdaddy Posted August 9, 2013 Members Share Posted August 9, 2013 Hi, Just looking for suggestions on overheads in the $130-150 price range. I have used ATPro37's primarily and they work well, just looking for some other options to consider. I have also used an MXL 2003 LDC and it wasn't bad. So I am curious if there are any other LDC's to consider in the price range. The AKG Perception 220 perhaps? Some others considering...Audix Fusion F9AKG Perception 170Heil PR-22UTShure PG81 Open to any other suggestions.Jared Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Unalaska Posted August 9, 2013 Members Share Posted August 9, 2013 I prefer SDC's since the size is smaller (less weight on the stand and in the mic box). Peavey 480's are my current fav, samson C02's. The MXL602s work fine, eh, they do ok. For LCD I like the AT3035, even the 2035 is good too. I stay away from Marshall, MXL, cheap CAD, Nady etc, just a preference. Plenty of good mics out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members twostone Posted August 9, 2013 Members Share Posted August 9, 2013 For budget penicl mics I've read good things about these miics http://www.audiopile.net/products/Microphones/300C/300C_cutsheet.shtml Also read good reviews with these http://www.samsontech.com/samson/products/microphones/condenser-microphones/c02/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vaughn4380 Posted August 9, 2013 Members Share Posted August 9, 2013 I own and use the audiopile mics linked above. No complaints, easily would recommend them to anyone . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tomm Williams Posted August 9, 2013 Members Share Posted August 9, 2013 I have used both the MXL 603's and the AT3035 as suggested. IMO the AT's sounded nicer but I don't think that comes as a surprise. They can be found easily under $100 each. I also have a pair of the Michael Joly modified 603's.................absolute killer mics.Not really sure though that (within your budget) you're going to improve on the Pro37's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pro Sound Guy Posted August 9, 2013 Members Share Posted August 9, 2013 Best kept Chinese secret Behringer C-2 pair for 59.00 They work great! They come recommended on many a forum http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/behringer-c-2-small-diaphragm-condenser-microphone-pair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcastar Posted August 9, 2013 Members Share Posted August 9, 2013 We use a pair of Sterling Audio ST31's on my drums.http://www.guitarcenter.com/Sterling-Audio-ST31-Small-Diaphragm-FET-Condenser-Mic-103641379-i1165166.gcThey work surprisingly well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dookietwo Posted August 9, 2013 Members Share Posted August 9, 2013 A good multi purpose microphone is the CAD C195. I keep coming back to these for overheads. Very hot gain and they just "sound" good. Can be used for other things as well. http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-CAD-C195-LIST?src=Y0802G00SRCHCAPN&gclid=CKWRueup8bgCFTFgMgodYxQAYgDookietwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JV90 Posted August 10, 2013 Members Share Posted August 10, 2013 Samson C02 works very nice in that particular manner, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tomm Williams Posted August 11, 2013 Members Share Posted August 11, 2013 Given the right situation, a single EV 635 might do well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dogoth Posted August 11, 2013 Members Share Posted August 11, 2013 Wow in that price range there are a lot of decent mics. I like the PVM 480s as well (unfortunatly I sold the pair I had). They can be found used for cheap. I'm a big fan of Oktava 012s. Of course an industtry standard is the SM81 (IMO the Oktava's sound a bit better and, as stated, I've never had any problems either, but you can't beat the build quality of th SM81). Stay away from the Shure PG & BG lines (they sound like kaka (but would continue to do so for years to come :-)).I currently have a Rode NT-4 for sale on Ebay (basicly a fixed pair of NT-5's with a battery option). I have used it both live & on recordings and it worked well (a chad bright but not edgy bright like many cheap mics). I liked it a lot but I have more mics than time to use them :-(.I'm a micaholic so I could go on & on but I'll save you from it.My .02 worth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tomm Williams Posted August 12, 2013 Members Share Posted August 12, 2013 I think the point where you "worry" about your mic choice is when the mic becomes the weak link in the chain. No point in using 184's if you're also using Behringer boxes. Given that , I still try to use very good mics on every instrument that needs a mic. Maybe if it was a crap event I might consider more of a utility approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tomm Williams Posted August 12, 2013 Members Share Posted August 12, 2013 Mike, if you already have the Oktavas, I'd use them. (unless you're dealing with stage monkeys) my basic approach is AKG 391's for general duty, stock MXL 603's for questionable events and Michael Joly modded 603's for the really good stuff. I have not found a reason to change that approach yet. A while back, Axisplayet went to Earthworks for OH and couldn't stop talking about it. Of course his experience has a little to do with it also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Axisplayer Posted August 13, 2013 Members Share Posted August 13, 2013 Tomm Williams wrote: A while back, Axisplayet went to Earthworks for OH and couldn't stop talking about it. While I swear by the Earthworks SR40 mics for OH, My situation was unique for many club bands. I had been using 11 channels for drums when I used OHs, and 9 otherwise. Channel count and the number of open mics were one factor. Second, I only had one 15 watt amp on stage for the band I worked for, and every thing else was direct to PA. No monitors for stage wash since everyone was on IEMs. The SR40s were almost $1000 each street price, but it dropped my channel count to 3 for drums (2xOH, 1 PR40 for kick.) They pick up every drum in the set, so truly good mics were worth it.While I love them, I think that club bands would consider that as drastic overkill in most situations. I had been using SM81s for OH and before that, the Fusion F15s that were mentioned here, and also some Sampson CO series mics along the way. Until I jumped to the Earthworks, the OHs were my least concern because you don't hear or need much OH in a club. Almost any of the mics mentioned in this thread would get you by. At a regional level, name brands become more important, but SM81s will get you a long way (I bought 3 of them used for $250.) Many bands won't even know Earthworks. The ones that do have no issue when I tell them I use a 3 mic setup for the kit (4 if the kit is huge.) The first time I told a "coming" national on tour that I was going to use 3 mics for drums, he said "that isn't happening unless you pull out some Neumann or Earthworks" ...so I did. He smiled, and we did the show with 3. Yes, they are that good.Since you have the Audix Fusion mics, use them until they become the weak link in the system. That may never happen. When you jump, either jump a little to the 81's, or jump a lot, because anything in between is likely to seem like wasted money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tomm Williams Posted August 13, 2013 Members Share Posted August 13, 2013 And perhaps going slightly OT but (in the right situation) I've read folks talk about using a single EV 635 with great success. Skin that damn cat !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoadRanger Posted August 13, 2013 Members Share Posted August 13, 2013 Tomm Williams wrote: And perhaps going slightly OT but (in the right situation) I've read folks talk about using a single EV 635 with great success. Skin that damn cat !! That sounds worth a try in my self-imposed "phantomless" world . Thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tomm Williams Posted August 18, 2013 Members Share Posted August 18, 2013 Post back with the results. If memory serves, it was Coaster who mentioned this technique but I can't recall. Always interested in different techniques. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoadRanger Posted August 18, 2013 Members Share Posted August 18, 2013 Tomm Williams wrote: Post back with the results. If memory serves, it was Coaster who mentioned this technique but I can't recall. Always interested in different techniques. If you do have phantom try a Behringer ECM8000 or other omni reference mic . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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