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Originally Posted by Synth80s Thank you! To answer your first part of the post, I'm fairly confident in the sound of the room (I can also use a different room if the first room doesn't quite work). I'll have to listen to the drummer again with a more critical ear but my last recollection is that he's quite balanced and steady -- I'm usually the first guy to call out a lousy drummer!
I thought about renting but decided against it because all the band members have day jobs so the project will probably span a few weeks of on and off recording. I'm willing to invest in a moderately priced stereo pair of condensors. I've honestly been avoiding the purchase of a proper kick drum for some time since it has such a limited application. Maybe I'll try a 421 since it's so flexible.
Call it sacrilege, but I've been very pleased with the MXL 603S thus far. I've used it on acoustic guitar and as a supplemental mic for recording guitar amp to get some extra "spank" I've been very pleased with both applications. It's certainly worth more than I paid for it! I could buy a second mic or a new pair, but I imagine they won't be too well matched.
Any other suggestions for a pair of overheads that won't break the bank (maybe up to $600/pair)? Here are some models I've run across that look interesting -- if anyone has used these mics, please jump in:
AKG C1000S
AKG C430
AT3031/3032 (cardioid/omni)
AT4041/4049a (cardioid/omni)
AT4051a
Sennheiser e914
Rode NT5
These also look interesting: http://www.mercenary.com/sto2microphone.html Anyone use these as overheads? They seem to be well suited for picking up a alot of room ambience which is part of my plan.
Yep! 
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I'd stay away from the AKGs at this price. I think they suck.
I do like those AT mics and the nt5s.
Don't be afraid to invest in a nice bass drum/bass amp mic. You will find other uses for it/them. I like the Audix D6 or AKG's D112.
Sennheiser e609s are good on rack toms and guitar cabs. I like the 609 a bit better than the old 57 on either duty.
I admit I like the 57 on snare top.
