Need a set of drum mics

Maccy · #1 (**permalink**) 29th June 2009 , 07:41 PM

Ey up fellas, need to get me some drum mics but my budget isn't massive - may look on the bay for some used kits, but I have a budget of £200-250.
I need a kick, 3 toms and 2 overheads.

Any recommendations?

Edit - I have been looking at these - http://www.dv247.com/invt/36331/

TrevCircleStudios · #2 (**permalink**) 29th June 2009 , 07:43 PM

No snare drum?

For what you asked for: AKG D112, Sennheiser 604s on toms; Audix F15 on overheads. Wham..On budget!

Maccy · #3 (**permalink**) 29th June 2009 , 07:53 PM

I've used an SM-57 in the past and I've found it gave pretty good results actually. Could use it in conjunction with a snare mic though I suppose.

I initially put a snare mic in the OP but then edited it out, as I'm unsure.

Is there a bundle available for what you suggested or do they have to be purchased individually?

Have tried pricing that lot up (can't find the Audix F15 on DV) but the kick and 3 toms comes to nearly £400 alone!

TrevCircleStudios · #4 (**permalink**) 29th June 2009 , 08:05 PM

sorry. thought you were talking about buying on fleabay - there are some amazing deals on used gear at the moment. I got a pair of 604s for about £90. If you cant stretch to 604s consider another pair of sm57s for toms and an oktava 219 for snare

Maccy · #5 (**permalink**) 29th June 2009 , 08:58 PM

Ah right ok, cheers for the advice anyhow fella - I'll check out those models and see what I can get - pay day tomorrow mmmm

Dave Boulden · #6 (**permalink**) 30th June 2009 , 01:06 AM

Gotta agree with Trev's recommendations... I use a D112 on kick drum and e604's on toms myself... hard to beat them within their price bracket.

Would suggest you also check out Rode M3's for the overheads.

Maccy · #7 (**permalink**) 30th June 2009 , 12:57 PM

Cheers for the advice, I've just got me a D112 off the bay for £90 delivered - second hand but never used

FrankGIK · #8 (**permalink**) 30th June 2009 , 08:23 PM

Love the D112...I also use the Audix D6 a lot. Personally I love SM57's on toms.

Frank

Maccy · #9 (**permalink**) 30th June 2009 , 08:41 PM

I'm thinking of getting another SM-57 so will give them a try on the toms - thanks for the advice

FrankGIK · #10 (**permalink**) 30th June 2009 , 08:47 PM

Place them carefully...they tend to get whacked by drummers pretty often.

Frank

Maccy · #11 (**permalink**) 30th June 2009 , 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankGIK

Place them carefully...they tend to get whacked by drummers pretty often.

Frank

I know, being a drummer myself - we've all been there and done it

Maccy · #12 (**permalink**) 2nd July 2009 , 10:54 PM

As I have been fortunate enough to encounter some money from a will I think I'm going to go for 3 e604's and a pair of Rode M3's.

Thanks for the advice guys, once I've got some recordings done I'll share away with you....(and ask for some tips probably!)

TrevCircleStudios · #13 (**permalink**) 3rd July 2009 , 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankGIK

Personally I love SM57's on toms.

Frank

Ee-euwwwwww! There's just no accounting for taste

TrevCircleStudios · #14 (**permalink**) 3rd July 2009 , 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maccy

As I have been fortunate enough to encounter some money from a will I think I'm going to go for 3 e604's and a pair of Rode M3's.

Thanks for the advice guys, once I've got some recordings done I'll share away with you....(and ask for some tips probably!)

Havent heard an M3. I'd be interested in doing so.

Maccy · #15 (**permalink**) 3rd July 2009 , 12:22 PM

I'll give some recording samples once I've got them

EDIT - just ordered them from DV as they were cheaper than ebay - £161 delivered for the pair - bargain!

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#1 (permalink) 29th June 2009 , 07:41 PM
Maccy Super Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Watford/Portsmouth Uni Posts: 338	Need a set of drum mics Ey up fellas, need to get me some drum mics but my budget isn't massive - may look on the bay for some used kits, but I have a budget of £200-250. I need a kick, 3 toms and 2 overheads. Any recommendations? Edit - I have been looking at these - http://www.dv247.com/invt/36331/
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#2 (permalink) 29th June 2009 , 07:43 PM
TrevCircleStudios Mic Check 1! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: England Posts: 2,094	No snare drum? For what you asked for: AKG D112, Sennheiser 604s on toms; Audix F15 on overheads. Wham..On budget! ______________________________ You can't polish a turd! (unless it's a jettsetty and urbane one!)
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#3 (permalink) 29th June 2009 , 07:53 PM
Maccy Super Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Watford/Portsmouth Uni Posts: 338	I've used an SM-57 in the past and I've found it gave pretty good results actually. Could use it in conjunction with a snare mic though I suppose. I initially put a snare mic in the OP but then edited it out, as I'm unsure. Is there a bundle available for what you suggested or do they have to be purchased individually? Have tried pricing that lot up (can't find the Audix F15 on DV) but the kick and 3 toms comes to nearly £400 alone!
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#4 (permalink) 29th June 2009 , 08:05 PM
TrevCircleStudios Mic Check 1! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: England Posts: 2,094	sorry. thought you were talking about buying on fleabay - there are some amazing deals on used gear at the moment. I got a pair of 604s for about £90. If you cant stretch to 604s consider another pair of sm57s for toms and an oktava 219 for snare ______________________________ You can't polish a turd! (unless it's a jettsetty and urbane one!)
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#5 (permalink) 29th June 2009 , 08:58 PM
Maccy Super Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Watford/Portsmouth Uni Posts: 338	Ah right ok, cheers for the advice anyhow fella - I'll check out those models and see what I can get - pay day tomorrow mmmm
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#6 (permalink) 30th June 2009 , 01:06 AM
Dave Boulden Keeper o' the Keys! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kent, UK. Posts: 1,357	Gotta agree with Trev's recommendations... I use a D112 on kick drum and e604's on toms myself... hard to beat them within their price bracket. Would suggest you also check out Rode M3's for the overheads. ______________________________ http://www.daveboulden.co.uk/
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#7 (permalink) 30th June 2009 , 12:57 PM
Maccy Super Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Watford/Portsmouth Uni Posts: 338	Cheers for the advice, I've just got me a D112 off the bay for £90 delivered - second hand but never used
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#8 (permalink) 30th June 2009 , 08:23 PM
FrankGIK Super Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 312	Love the D112...I also use the Audix D6 a lot. Personally I love SM57's on toms. Frank ______________________________ Frank Oesterheld GIK Acoustics GIK Bradford Now Open! www.gikacoustics.com (+44) 020 7558 8976 (UK)
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#9 (permalink) 30th June 2009 , 08:41 PM
Maccy Super Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Watford/Portsmouth Uni Posts: 338	I'm thinking of getting another SM-57 so will give them a try on the toms - thanks for the advice
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#10 (permalink) 30th June 2009 , 08:47 PM
FrankGIK Super Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 312	Place them carefully...they tend to get whacked by drummers pretty often. Frank ______________________________ Frank Oesterheld GIK Acoustics GIK Bradford Now Open! www.gikacoustics.com (+44) 020 7558 8976 (UK)
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#12 (permalink) 2nd July 2009 , 10:54 PM
Maccy Super Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Watford/Portsmouth Uni Posts: 338	As I have been fortunate enough to encounter some money from a will I think I'm going to go for 3 e604's and a pair of Rode M3's. Thanks for the advice guys, once I've got some recordings done I'll share away with you....(and ask for some tips probably!)
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#15 (permalink) 3rd July 2009 , 12:22 PM
Maccy Super Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Watford/Portsmouth Uni Posts: 338	I'll give some recording samples once I've got them EDIT - just ordered them from DV as they were cheaper than ebay - £161 delivered for the pair - bargain!
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