Members TamaDrummer0 Posted April 9, 2009 Members Share Posted April 9, 2009 Well, I have always wanted to mic my kit, but I'm still a n00b on mics no matter how much I research them. So I'm asking you guys. I wana stay within a $400-500 range, or lower. I have a 5pc tama and 2 crashes, ride, china, and the hats. What mics/overheads should I use to mic my kit within my range also what mixer would be good with it too? That would help a lot. And yes I know theres tons of topics on mics, but I'm sorry I really need help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members turdadactyl Posted April 9, 2009 Members Share Posted April 9, 2009 Well, let's start with this: are we talking about live or for recording? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TamaDrummer0 Posted April 9, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 9, 2009 Recording, sorry I completely forgot to say that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jenksdrummer Posted April 9, 2009 Members Share Posted April 9, 2009 Well, I have always wanted to mic my kit, but I'm still a n00b on mics no matter how much I research them. So I'm asking you guys. I wana stay within a $400-500 range, or lower. I have a 5pc tama and 2 crashes, ride, china, and the hats. What mics/overheads should I use to mic my kit within my range also what mixer would be good with it too? That would help a lot. And yes I know theres tons of topics on mics, but I'm sorry I really need help. A lot can be done with a large-diameter condensor overhead, and a mic in the bass drum... Check my clip for 3-mics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members turdadactyl Posted April 9, 2009 Members Share Posted April 9, 2009 I could easily throw together a mic setup for $500, but what are you recording into? Do you need a DAW or software? Do you already have software and/or an interface? Just dropping $375 on mics you could get a GREAT setup with:AKG D112 for kick - $140 on ebayShure SM57 for snare - $75 used on craigslist or ebay(2) Groove Tubes GT-55 for Overheads - $80 each on ebay That would allow you to do a killer "recorderman" mic setup. That being said, if you need a DAW we have to do some major rethinking to stay within the budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members D Carroll Posted April 9, 2009 Members Share Posted April 9, 2009 2 sm-57's overhead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cearleywine Posted April 9, 2009 Members Share Posted April 9, 2009 I prefer to keep it simple(maybe not as simple as Mr. Carroll), stereo condensors and kick mic(love the D6). If I need anything else I'll start with the snare then go to individual tom mics. Those Shure PG setups aren't too bad, you can find them with overheads for pretty cheap used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cearleywine Posted April 9, 2009 Members Share Posted April 9, 2009 I'd jump on thesehttp://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2281655 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TamaDrummer0 Posted April 9, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 9, 2009 Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tjones62 Posted April 11, 2009 Members Share Posted April 11, 2009 personally i'd say get the audix fusion 7 kit or the samson kit8 i believe its the one that cobus uses in his video's seems he can get good sound from them. but i definitely recommend getting a sm57 for your snare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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