| Author |
 Topic  |
|
|
Spen
Excellent Contributer
United Kingdom
243 Posts |
 Posted - 14/08/2011 : 00:40:51
|
I'm looking at buying some mics for general pub gig usage.
I already use an Audix D6 for the kick but sometimes, well nearly always, find that the toms in particular get lost once the pesky guitarist starts filling up the mids. Not after earth shattering loudness, just something to bring the toms up nearer the bass, snare and cymbals level.
Any suggestions for someone on a budget? |
|
|
TrevCircleStudios
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
348 Posts |
Posted - 15/08/2011 : 13:57:15
|
| the sennheiser e604 are small, easy to place, need no mic stands and can be picked up used on ebay from time to time for decent prices. Well worth a look. |
You can't polish a turd!
www.circlestudios.co.uk |
 |
|
|
XPK-USA
Advanced Contributer
USA
706 Posts |
Posted - 17/08/2011 : 18:29:06
|
| all i use for small gigs and most pubs is a kick drum mic and two overheads, its all you need, overheads placed right etc..will pick up the whole kit nicely ! hate to say it but the Behringer C-4 Stereo pair of mics works awesome for me and picks up the drums real nice, there also inexpensive and sold as a pair! they have a low roll off switch etc and are nice and small, they do need phantom power but no big deal, gigve them a try, 75 bucks US and you get two mics...no need to get top of the line for pub gigs and there perfect for what your looking to do |
Pearl Vison "VMX" Maple, 10-12-16 and 22 x 18 Bass drum in red sparkle laquer. Gibralter Rack, all other hardware Pearl 2000 series, Eliminator double pedals and Hi Hat stand..Sabian AAX and Stagg Myra Crashes Cynbals..Tama Starphonic Aluminium ans Starphonic Steel snare, and Ludwig Black Magic snares..Evans drum heads..Shure drum mics, Protection Racket cases, LP and Pearl various percussion! |
|
|
|
Spen
Excellent Contributer
United Kingdom
243 Posts |
Posted - 19/08/2011 : 11:14:53
|
quote:
Originally posted by XPK-USA
all i use for small gigs and most pubs is a kick drum mic and two overheads, its all you need, overheads placed right etc..will pick up the whole kit nicely ! hate to say it but the Behringer C-4 Stereo pair of mics works awesome for me and picks up the drums real nice, there also inexpensive and sold as a pair! they have a low roll off switch etc and are nice and small, they do need phantom power but no big deal, gigve them a try, 75 bucks US and you get two mics...no need to get top of the line for pub gigs and there perfect for what your looking to do
I had thought about overheads. My only concern was that they'd pick up all the highs so all you'd get through the pa was even more cymbals and snare? |
|
|
|
Twotoms
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
757 Posts |
Posted - 24/08/2011 : 21:59:31
|
I agree with the above. If it's a RRRROCK! gig, then tom mics will be more useful than OH mics which will pick up all the spill from the guitar and bass cabs too. The HF from the cymbals, which I assume will be played FF (!) always seem to pick up well enough on the vocal mics or the tom mics themselves. ( or come across acoustically, too )
You can never get that spine tingling punch to the toms with overheads with all that other racket going on. |
|
|
|
TrevCircleStudios
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
348 Posts |
Posted - 25/08/2011 : 21:39:09
|
quote:
Originally posted by Twotoms
I agree with the above. If it's a RRRROCK! gig, then tom mics will be more useful than OH mics which will pick up all the spill from the guitar and bass cabs too. The HF from the cymbals, which I assume will be played FF (!) always seem to pick up well enough on the vocal mics or the tom mics themselves. ( or come across acoustically, too )
You can never get that spine tingling punch to the toms with overheads with all that other racket going on.
Agree entirely with this. I'd mic snare, toms and kick before oh's. |
You can't polish a turd!
www.circlestudios.co.uk |
|
|
|
Spen
Excellent Contributer
United Kingdom
243 Posts |
Posted - 25/08/2011 : 22:51:54
|
| Cheers chappies, I think I'll have a look out for some ebay bargains. |
|
|
|
dibs
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
856 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2011 : 23:58:52
|
I use one mic clipped to my bass drum hoop (and have the bass drum mic'ed at the reso head). I've had some excellent feedback from other drummers who can't believe what a good balance of snare and toms this method delivers. I started out using a normal mic but have since switched to a sennheiser e604.
You can see the idea here, albeit with the old mic in place which was getting in the way of cross sticking etc.
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p296/Dibs13/IMG00474-20110709-2048.jpg
I can't take credit for it - that belongs to a local pro drummer who has been around the block enough times to want to minimise his set up but get maximum results. It's a beautifully simple idea, very low cost, and requires very little set up or tweaking time.
|
|
|
|
christianmurphy
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
534 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2011 : 12:08:31
|
http://www.thomann.de/gb/t-bone_cd_55.htm
Cheap chinese knock off version of an E604, and with a little bit of EQ sounds like it's worth a fair bit more than it is! |
79 Ludwig - Pearl Masters - Istanbul - Zildjian - DW |
|
|
|
christianmurphy
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
534 Posts |
|
|
Soporif
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
7400 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2011 : 13:22:42
|
quote:
Originally posted by dibs
I use one mic clipped to my bass drum hoop (and have the bass drum mic'ed at the reso head). I've had some excellent feedback from other drummers who can't believe what a good balance of snare and toms this method delivers. I started out using a normal mic but have since switched to a sennheiser e604.
You can see the idea here, albeit with the old mic in place which was getting in the way of cross sticking etc.
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p296/Dibs13/IMG00474-20110709-2048.jpg
I can't take credit for it - that belongs to a local pro drummer who has been around the block enough times to want to minimise his set up but get maximum results. It's a beautifully simple idea, very low cost, and requires very little set up or tweaking time.
I applaud the idea but I'm thinking it might look a bit dodgy out front...... |
| Me Proud Beauties | Somebody Else's Proud Beauties | MeSpace |
|
|
|
|
victimunknown
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
1032 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2012 : 22:15:30
|
| scour ebay for some AKG C418 clip on mics, they're discontinued now from AKG but are pretty awesome... sound good, very small and durable! |
facebook.com/dearsleeper |
|
|
|
rockdrummerzero
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
2021 Posts |
|
|
alanharvey
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
438 Posts |
Posted - 29/01/2012 : 20:01:11
|
quote:
Originally posted by victimunknown
scour ebay for some AKG C418 clip on mics, they're discontinued now from AKG but are pretty awesome... sound good, very small and durable!
Just dont clout 'em. They fly apart.
I've had some 408's for 17 years (JEEZ!) and a 418 for about 10. If you can find all the bits, can solder and use superglue you can usually repair 'em! |
Al
I should have grown out of this by now.
Loadsa gear, not enough time or talent. |
|
|
| |
Topic |
|
All Forums
Tom / Snare mics for small live venues
New Topic
Printer Friendly