we are just using the sm7 through a 1073 and a distressor. we tried a bunch of mics...and as usual the sm7 just had it. its a great mic for the screamers...just has a bit more throat to me, if that mics sense. The other mics we tried were a telefunken elam 251, a neumann u47 tube, and a neumann u67 modified by stephen paul. It just goes to show that price does not always get you the sound you are lookin for. The other 3 mics we tried have a combined value of over $30k. YES over 30, not 3. The sm7 sells for what? 375 now? good news for those of us with limited cash!
and in terms of the drum mics...i'll post a pic of the setup and explain more later guys...there is plenty of time for discussion!
expect a good update before xmas