Drum Overheads: SM81, ATM450, C414uls, MXL603

nuemes · 4th November 2007, 09:30 PM

I've got a pair of MXL603's now and am using them for XY drum overheads (cymbals mainly) in a 7x8 room that is as close as I can get to dead. Micing the snare, kick and toms seperately. Preamps are Digi 002.

What improvements would be made in tone moving to a SM81, ATM450, C414uls (or otherwise)? Idealy looking for mics with a pad & low pass, which each of these have.

Mainly record 70's rock and jazz. Not looking for a hyped modern sound.

bigbone · 4th November 2007, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by nuemes

I've got a pair of MXL603's now and am using them for XY drum overheads (cymbals mainly) in a 7x8 room that is as close as I can get to dead. Micing the snare, kick and toms seperately. Preamps are Digi 002.

What improvements would be made in tone moving to a SM81, ATM450, C414uls (or otherwise)? Idealy looking for mics with a pad & low pass, which each of these have.

Mainly record 70's rock and jazz. Not looking for a hyped modern sound.

Try the kel HM-1..they are pretty nice, and inexpensive. hm1

Erik-RMCAudio · 7th November 2007, 08:54 PM

You should also consider the Rode NT55-MP which is fairly new. The SM81 might be a safe bet for your sound requirements. Is been around forever and been used on drum overheads forever.

warhead · 7th November 2007, 09:07 PM

The ATM450 are excellent overhead mics.

War

Ember2Inferno · 8th November 2007, 02:27 AM

I personally like the SM81. Always had a nice, clear sound.

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4th November 2007, 09:30 PM	#1
nuemes Gear Head Join Date: May 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 56	Drum Overheads: SM81, ATM450, C414uls, MXL603 I've got a pair of MXL603's now and am using them for XY drum overheads (cymbals mainly) in a 7x8 room that is as close as I can get to dead. Micing the snare, kick and toms seperately. Preamps are Digi 002. What improvements would be made in tone moving to a SM81, ATM450, C414uls (or otherwise)? Idealy looking for mics with a pad & low pass, which each of these have. Mainly record 70's rock and jazz. Not looking for a hyped modern sound.

7th November 2007, 08:54 PM	#3
Erik-RMCAudio Gear interested Join Date: May 2007 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 17	You should also consider the Rode NT55-MP which is fairly new. The SM81 might be a safe bet for your sound requirements. Is been around forever and been used on drum overheads forever. __________________ http://www.rmcaudio.com

7th November 2007, 09:07 PM	#4
warhead Jai guru deva om Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 7,724	The ATM450 are excellent overhead mics. War __________________ Warren Dent Email: warren (at) frontendaudio (dot) com Front End Audio Sells Gear Tuesday Testers: Hear the Gear Shootouts Product Videos on YouTube: Overviews of Gear

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8th November 2007, 02:27 AM	#5
Ember2Inferno Gear interested Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Haven, CT Posts: 7	I personally like the SM81. Always had a nice, clear sound.