Looking for the perfect drum overheads, opinions?

d2ondrums · 10th February 2012

So, the time has come and I'm building a drum-specific studio into my house. My main drum room is 13x9 which opens into a larger hardwood room for reverb, so i can get either a dry or more open sound. I've been racking my brain over which overheads to purchase. I'd like a stereo pair of large body condensers and a pair of ribbons, and I'd like to spend less than $1000 per pair.

I have been considering the AKG c214 (as a cheaper alternative to 414's) and the Oktava MK-012

Suggestions? Anyone have audio samples?

Thanks!

jbo · 10th February 2012

I've used MK012s as overheads a few times. I've been happy with them, and they are certainly a great value. It's a very bright mic. I wouldn't say it's harsh... it's bright in a pleasing way, but it is very bright. I like to have a darker room mic (like a ribbon) that I can blend with them when I use them.

Scott003 · 21st February 2012

If you definitely want LDC's 214's are a good call; they're supposed to be just the card capsule of a 414 (I swear a 414 on cardioid sounds better....), but for the price you can't beat 'em. C3000's are also very good (still made in Austria), pretty good for OH's I've found.

10th February 2012	#1
d2ondrums Gear interested Joined: Feb 2012 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1 Thread Starter	Looking for the perfect drum overheads, opinions? So, the time has come and I'm building a drum-specific studio into my house. My main drum room is 13x9 which opens into a larger hardwood room for reverb, so i can get either a dry or more open sound. I've been racking my brain over which overheads to purchase. I'd like a stereo pair of large body condensers and a pair of ribbons, and I'd like to spend less than $1000 per pair. I have been considering the AKG c214 (as a cheaper alternative to 414's) and the Oktava MK-012 Suggestions? Anyone have audio samples? Thanks!

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Scott003 Gear Head Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Annville, PA Posts: 74 4 Reviews written	If you definitely want LDC's 214's are a good call; they're supposed to be just the card capsule of a 414 (I swear a 414 on cardioid sounds better....), but for the price you can't beat 'em. C3000's are also very good (still made in Austria), pretty good for OH's I've found. __________________ all the world's a gain stage

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10th February 2012	#2
jbo Gear interested Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 29	I've used MK012s as overheads a few times. I've been happy with them, and they are certainly a great value. It's a very bright mic. I wouldn't say it's harsh... it's bright in a pleasing way, but it is very bright. I like to have a darker room mic (like a ribbon) that I can blend with them when I use them.