Live drum overhead mic?

Stixxs · 10th February 2011

Hi all,

Bit of an unusual question...

OK here's the deal using one mic for vocals and drum overheads...yeah i know not the best scenario... but these are mostly small gigs and I'm trying to get the best for both sources...(have a mic in kick also).

The SM58 i'm using is obviously "isolates the main sound source while minimizing unwanted background noise."

Is there a better option to get more of the kit...but not the rest of the 3-piece group, while maintaining a decent vocal signal?

Thanks much

ivmike · 10th February 2011

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Originally Posted by Stixxs

Hi all,

Bit of an unusual question...

OK here's the deal using one mic for vocals and drum overheads...yeah i know not the best scenario... but these are mostly small gigs and I'm trying to get the best for both sources...(have a mic in kick also).

The SM58 i'm using is obviously "isolates the main sound source while minimizing unwanted background noise."

Is there a better option to get more of the kit...but not the rest of the 3-piece group, while maintaining a decent vocal signal?

Thanks much

Are you referring to vocals from the drummer as well as the kit coming through the same mic? If so, then I'd look for an omni-directional microphone and keep it close to the drummer's mouth/head to maximize the vocals and drums whilst picking up less of the band.

Stixxs · 10th February 2011

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Originally Posted by ivmike

Are you referring to vocals from the drummer as well as the kit coming through the same mic? If so, then I'd look for an omni-directional microphone and keep it close to the drummer's mouth/head to maximize the vocals and drums whilst picking up less of the band.

Mike,

Yeah exactly...got any suggestions on a particular mic?

ivmike · 10th February 2011

This mic is outstanding for the price

I own two of them.

Stixxs · 10th February 2011

Yeah ok?

A little too transparent for me...

ivmike · 10th February 2011

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Originally Posted by Stixxs

Yeah ok?

A little too transparent for me...

Click on the link in my post - it's the first line.

Stixxs · 10th February 2011

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Originally Posted by ivmike

Click on the link in my post - it's the first line.

Thanks I'll check into it...

Gamelan · 11th February 2011

You might want to try the EV 635a. It's the same capsule as the RE50, minus the wind screen. Very dependable and versatile (underrated) omni mic, low noise, good clarity, can be found used for cheap. It's also really tough, so good for live gigs, you can hammer nails with em.

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Stixxs Gear maniac Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 176 Thread Starter	Live drum overhead mic? Hi all, Bit of an unusual question... OK here's the deal using one mic for vocals and drum overheads...yeah i know not the best scenario... but these are mostly small gigs and I'm trying to get the best for both sources...(have a mic in kick also). The SM58 i'm using is obviously "isolates the main sound source while minimizing unwanted background noise." Is there a better option to get more of the kit...but not the rest of the 3-piece group, while maintaining a decent vocal signal? Thanks much

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Gamelan Gear addict Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 390	You might want to try the EV 635a. It's the same capsule as the RE50, minus the wind screen. Very dependable and versatile (underrated) omni mic, low noise, good clarity, can be found used for cheap. It's also really tough, so good for live gigs, you can hammer nails with em.