Which overhead mic would you choose?

[riffmachine]

From this list, (or add a mic) which mic would you pick and why? I'm looking to upgrade to some nicer overhead mics and your opinions would be much appreciated.

Audio Technica 4041 - http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/b43bffe4d4295274/index.html

Sennheiser e914 - http://www.sennheiserusa.com/newsite/productdetail.asp?transid=500206

AKG C2000 B - http://www.akg.com/site/products/powerslave,id,221,pid,221,nodeid,2,_language,EN.html

 

[zmetallica]

I'm using Oktava MK-012s now. sound pretty good so far, doing a recording tomorrow. i saw some samples posted elsewhere on the forum (why i ended up buying them in the first place)

 

[LSD-Studio]

I'm using Neumann KM184 and am loving those!

 

[greyskull]

anything but the c2000!!

 

[QV]

anything but the c2000!!

don't know about the c2000 but the 1000s are very bright and metallic. Good for live.

 

[greyskull]

mmmmmmmmmmmmm.......
no

 

[aramism]

i use r0de nt5 pair. sounds very good despire poorly insulated room.

now that i upgraded to a brand new room it's properly insulated so we'll see how it sounds

 

[riffmachine]

Thanks for the replies gents.

 

[greyskull]

yeah
rode nt5 or oktavas ona budget
royer 121's or neumann 184's if your not

 

[R-Stuur]

http://www.kelaudio.com/hm1.html
and even better:
http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/3ecd2aeacfd0d8b3/index.html

 

[aramism]

any update on this?


i have 2 roade nt5 i was thinking of gettin 2 more condenser mics for overheads or maybe get 2 mics to track the ride cymbal and the hi hat seperatly and leave the r0de for the rest of overheads...



eitehr that or getting 2 more and making 4 mics total on top of my drumset...

 

[JeffTD]

any update on this?


i have 2 roade nt5 i was thinking of gettin 2 more condenser mics for overheads or maybe get 2 mics to track the ride cymbal and the hi hat seperatly and leave the r0de for the rest of overheads...



eitehr that or getting 2 more and making 4 mics total on top of my drumset...

Keep the 2 Rode's where they are, and pick up a pencil condy or two for the ride/hat, or an LDC on the hats. Maybe even an LDC on the china(s) if you have enough channels/cash.

 

[aramism]

im not a drummer but i think its like 2 medium splash cymbals a small splash

2 china

1 ride

1 hi hat

 

[deathtotaliban]

kel audio hm-1, gets rave reviews as a pair for overheads. I'm purchasing a pair in about a month, I can't wait.

 

[aramism]

so if i'm keeping my nt5s for overheads what's good for the hi hat and ride???

 

[JeffTD]

so if i'm keeping my nt5s for overheads what's good for the hi hat and ride???

Studio Projects C4, The NT5's again, maybe even AKG C1000/2000's or Rode NT-3's.

 

[LSD-Studio]

just used c1000 for hats and it SUCKS!
(remember the washy hats, jeff? )

 

[greyskull]

seriously dont waste your money on c1000's

 

[kaomao]

And don't waste your money on NT5 for hihat applications, I'm using it for that and it sucks, I have to filter from 700 and below to get it right.
NT5 is better for capturing the bell ride, that's really great, I love it!

 

[aramism]

my nt5 are good for general overheads. everything comes out good with a little compression. very crisp and clean.


but i mean like i said i just wanna get a decent mic for a ride bell and hi hat this way i can position my nt5s a little different and have more flexibility to experiment