Bass Drum Mics?

[y2stevo]

So the general concensus is the SM 57 is the Industry standard dynamic mic for micing guitar and instruments in general (at least the most popular anyhow)

So i'm wondering what the 'industry standard' is for micing Bass drums?
an SM 57?
My budget for this would be about €200.
It will be only used for a bass drum so i'm looking for a mic specifically to bring out the charachteristics of a bass drum.


Thanks in advance guys! :fingersx:


y2stevo

 

[CapoFirstFret]

Re: Bass Drum Mics?

This is the industry standard for micing a bass drum

Click the picture for specs

 

[Davey]

Re: Bass Drum Mics?

91's


57's

basicaly any odd number shure lol

 

[vinterland]

Re: Bass Drum Mics?

NO NO NO 57's are not used for kick drum mics. Electro-Voice RE20's, Shure Beta 52's, AKG D112's, AKG D12E's are some of the most common.

 

[y2stevo]

Re: Bass Drum Mics?

ah most excellent!!

Thanks for tyou input guys!!

my drummer was looking into getting a Bass Drum mic and i think he's already settled on the D112!!!

Thankies!

 

[DeadSkinSlayer3]

Re: Bass Drum Mics?

I wouldn't use anything but an AKG D112 or an Audix D6.

Both will double nicely as a bass amp mic.

 

[seafoamer]

Re: Bass Drum Mics?

Bace in ya Face!

 

[DeadSkinSlayer3]

Re: Bass Drum Mics?

Great hints at this thread:

http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=217656

 

[Brow]

Re: Bass Drum Mics?

I've used AKG D112's, Audix D6's and Sennheiser 421's on Kick drums. All with good results

 

[y2stevo]

Re: Bass Drum Mics?

Ah colio guys.

Bace in yo mama's fase...



On a side note:

Could you guys direct me to a website/forum dealing with all aspecs of live sound in a band situation?


Thankies