Cymbal close micing SPL

[Genius Gone Insane]

I'm shopping for OH/cymbal mics. What is the minimum SPL I should be looking for? And has anyone used AT4031s for cymbals?

 

[metalkingdom]

Don't worry about the spl rating - pretty much all condensors will be fine. If you're worried about it, or want to use the mic for other loud sources buy a mic with a -10db or -20db pad.