Studio Projects B1

[acdctom92]

If I really had to, could these be used as drum overheads?

[Thierry]

the best way to know is to try it..

Peace
Thierry

[tenchijin2]

I use them for drum OH's.

I'm no pro, but you can listen to my samples here:
Jungle Noise Studio - Samples

I use the B1s as OH, and on toms, and occasionally on snare. I also have used them on amps, acoustic guitars, and various percussion. Even a flute.

Incidentally, they were recommended to me by Dan Richards as a good low end OH mic.

[A LaMere]

I've heard them used for drum overheads quite a bit... and they work pretty well.

They're a bit grainy on the high end (like every condensrer I've ever heard in this price range basically)

Thier strength in my opinion is that they don't seem to phase out the transients like a lot of low cost mics that I've used... for the price that you get them for, they really are a decent value in my opinion. Good luck !

[GordZilla]

I wouldn't be scared to use a pair of B-1s for OHs. And, I wouldn't consider myself at a disadvantage if I HAD to use them in that application. I have heard drum tracks cut with these mics, and often come away impressed with how good it sounded.

And as Thiery so succinctly put it ... don't knock 'em till you try 'em.

Regards

[acdctom92]

thanks everyone!

And I was gonna get a pair of MXL over these.... Pshhh!

[joelpatterson]

Originally Posted by acdctom92

thanks everyone!

And I was gonna get a pair of MXL over these.... Pshhh!

The MXL V57's I've used for drum overheads were totally bitchen', and I don't mean 99 1/2%.

[acdctom92]

Originally Posted by joelpatterson

The MXL V57's I've used for drum overheads were totally bitchen', and I don't mean 99 1/2%.

Better than the V63s??

[joelpatterson]

Originally Posted by acdctom92

Better than the V63s??

Haven't gotten my grubby little paws on the 63's... I was completely convinced that the 57's I got (the original, "vomit-green" ones... the supposed "champagne" finish had not turned out as planned) were some mistake, where they'd accidentally put a $200 capsule in place of the $20 one. But then I got another set, with the proper, silvery finish, and lo and behold, same thing! Crisp, shimmery highs and yet a heaping helping of low end, too. I think the "M" in "V57M" means they are internally wired with Mogami cable.

When I stare at the frequency response chart, it seems as though the secret might be that while it's obviously a cheap $60 Chinese cardioid mic, up in the higher frequencies it's practically omni, so it's getting alot of "room" detail. Maybe this explains the stunning realism?

But-- I don't know if you can really trust me, or not-- I am prone to making flowery Twainian pronouncements, as we all know.