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Originally Posted by dave_w  I'm looking to buy whatever I may need to make my drums sounds as good as they can on a bit of a budget. |
With drums, I firmly believe that 90% of it is a good room and your ability to place mics in the right spots. Most guys never quite get that right. All the gear in the world will not compensate for it.
So, I wouldn't worry about what you buy. Maybe a stereo pair mics along w/ a couple 57's to start.
To learn how to get a good drum sound, I recommend beginning by getting a good sound w/ one mic. Then, try just a pair of overheads w/ a kick. Once you get that down, graduate to micing the HH, snare, room, etc.
It's going to be a while before the gear makes much of a difference.