kick drum mic

[Robert S.]

Ok, I have SM57s, SM58s, AKG PL790s and an AKG C3000B. Im gearing up to record live drums but I'm short a kick drum mic.

Any suggestions?

 

[seafoamer]

Re: kick drum mic

Just get the Shure Beta 52a. It's low priced & good. Stick it in the B.D., aim it at the beater & fuggedaboutit.

 

[TwilightOdyssey]

Re: kick drum mic

The Blue BALL will work really well. I got very nice results using minimal mics on a drum kit for a demo - 2x57s as overheads and a BALL on the kick. http://streamer.soundclick.com/jerry_DL/14/01/freemp3/twilightodyssey+watchtowermix6nov05rev2.mp3

The ball is pretty bulletproof so it's great for live use, really gets the attack of the beater down well, and it's a dynamic mic so it can take serious SPLs. The only downside is that you need phantom power for it, but so do your AKGs.

 

[seafoamer]

Re: kick drum mic

oh yea, & it's indestrucable just like the 57's are.

 

[DeadSkinSlayer3]

Re: kick drum mic

Shure beta or a Yamaha subkick, and trigger it. Then mix the signal to taste.

 

[TheArchitect]

Re: kick drum mic

Ok, I have SM57s, SM58s, AKG PL790s and an AKG C3000B. Im gearing up to record live drums but I'm short a kick drum mic.

Any suggestions?

Shure Beta52, AKG D112, EV RE20 are pretty standard. I've seen 421's and 414's used as well. With pads and a little care most decent large diaphragm condensors can work.

 

[Robert S.]

Re: kick drum mic

Thanks everybody for the insites.

I looked around and my cheap arse found the Blue Ball at GC for $80. I've wanted to try one of their mics for a while now and so far I am happy with it on the kick.

Thanks again!