| When I'm not using a 57 I usually reach for an AKG D310 which has more of a presence peak and a tighter pattern. After that, I'll try whatever I think might work. A 414B/ULS has ended up in that spot a few times, one time I used a 421 but that almost never makes it onto snare because I like them on too many other things. It's been a while since I've used a 441 because I don't own one but I'd like to one day soon. Haven't used a 201 or the Oktava MC012's yet.
Lyle, funny that you mentioned the Beta 87 for snare. I saw a couple pictures of the band Hum in the studio recently and there was a Beta 87 on snare which is something I've never thought about trying. I'm going to see if I can borrow one soon.
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