Santarosa
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A mic for bass drum and other LF percussion instrument
#1036704 - 06/03/13 02:11 PM
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Hi all,
I am in need of a microphone for lo freq drum instruments. I was
thinking about the well stablished D112, D6 or Beta 52. How do they compare to each other?
The mic is not only for a classic bass drum. It should also serve for other
kinds of percussive instrument with heads. There are lots of natural leather heads and
"ethnic" bass percussive instrument in here. And if it's suited for lo freq brass
instrument that would be a bonus.
Any idea of which one would be more suited
for that?
Any help would be much appreciated.
Cheers,
Chico
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Lucky Sam
Joined: 23/09/08
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Re: A mic for bass drum and other LF percussion instrument
[Re: Santarosa]
#1036719 - 06/03/13 03:18 PM
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Hi Santarosa
I love the RE20 for all things bottom end! Great outside the kick
/ on bass cabs. Haven't tried it on the kind of percussion you;re talking about but well
worth auditioning if you get the chance.
Sam
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Santarosa
Joined: 18/11/09
Posts: 134
Loc: Brazil
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Re: A mic for bass drum and other LF percussion instrument
[Re: Lucky Sam]
#1036742 - 06/03/13 04:13 PM
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Hi Sam,
Thanks for the reply. Indeed RE 20 is great. I forgot to say I already
have it. But I need something different yet for bass drum. I feel sometimes RE 20 is not
suitable for some genres I am recording.
Cheers
Chico
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Jack Ruston
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Re: A mic for bass drum and other LF percussion instrument
[Re: Santarosa]
#1036757 - 06/03/13 05:07 PM
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I'd look for a decent D25 J
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The Elf
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Re: A mic for bass drum and other LF percussion instrument
[Re: Santarosa]
#1036764 - 06/03/13 05:26 PM
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The D6 is a two trick pony (great on kick and scooped guitar), but it's a great trick. I'd
have another in a heartbeat, but it's not the most versatile mic you could pick.
The D112 is a very 'honest' sounding mic, nice low end, but can sound lacklustre to
anyone looking for snap and zing from their mic.
Never used a Beta 52.
Maybe consider an MD421 if you don't already have one?
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Bob Bickerton
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Re: A mic for bass drum and other LF percussion instrument
[Re: Santarosa]
#1036785 - 06/03/13 07:59 PM
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I tend to use the Sennheiser e602 more often than the D6 especially when working with jazz
ensembles, though the RE20 is an excellent choice for such things too. I'd imagine the
e602 might lend itself to other sources better than the D6, but then I'd have other mic
choices for other sources. A particularly useful mic is the Audix D2, which is
my preferred mic for toms, cahon and bodhran, so could be well applied to a range of
'bass' percussion instruments. Then of course you have the option of condensers and for
live work I use the Sennheiser e614 for such things as tabla and conga. Bob
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4TrackMadman
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Re: A mic for bass drum and other LF percussion instrument
[Re: Santarosa]
#1036792 - 06/03/13 08:34 PM
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Try AT AE2500 - both dynamic and condenser so you can mix/match for your needs. A lot more
versatile than the rest, but noone said that you can't do it with 2 mics.
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Dave Rowles
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Re: A mic for bass drum and other LF percussion instrument
[Re: Bob Bickerton]
#1036793 - 06/03/13 08:35 PM
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If just for Kick drum I'd probably go for the Audix D6. As you want it for
other instruments, then I'd say Senn MD421, or EV RE20. You could also try a
Beyerdynamic M88.
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Santarosa
Joined: 18/11/09
Posts: 134
Loc: Brazil
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Re: A mic for bass drum and other LF percussion instrument
[Re: Santarosa]
#1036953 - 07/03/13 06:20 PM
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Thank you for all the replies.
In fact the Sennheiser e602 and even the e604
could be a good choice. I also tend to like the D112.
Considering I already
have RE20 and MD 421 and feel they're not up for all the drums I have to record the AKG or
Sennheisers above could be a good purchase.
Thanks again for your help. Much
appreciated.
Cheers,
Chico
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Dodger
Joined: 28/11/09
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Re: A mic for bass drum and other LF percussion instrument
[Re: Santarosa]
#1036969 - 07/03/13 08:27 PM
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I really like the sennhiser E602 when ive used them. i own a D112 and that is very nice...
in hindsight having now use the e602 i kinda wish i have bought that one but i have never
use it at the time.
the beta 52 is nice aswell just different
dont
really like the RE-20. just not to my taste i know other people who love it :S
hope that helps
Jack
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