Drums Overhead mics suggestions

[tazman]

What would you guys sugget for under $500/pair for overhead drum mics?

Thanks,

Rob

[Marty J]

Perhaps two Audio Technica ATM450 or a couple of Oktava MK-012.

Ribbons are also super-nice as overheads, so I'd also consider getting two Cascade Fat Heads.

Depends what sort of sound you're going for I guess, and what else you want to use the mics for.

[warhead]

I love those ATM450, owned one of the first pairs off the line. I still prefer them on drum overheads over much more expensive stuff, they give it all.

War

[tazman]

Thanks

[lofi_lothario]

a pair of SM81's used could be had for around 500. also i've been using a pair of AT4033 LDC'S ($200 each on ebay) and getting excellent results lately.
For super cheap the AT Pro37's will get the job done.

[funka]

Put a little more for some peluso CMC6s. Very good quality/price ratio.

[Sensual Ears]

ATM450's or C4's

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[Keldog]

Been using the Shure KSM 109's in the "recorderman" technique with pretty good results. I think they're going for about $170 USD.
my 2c........

[T_MIX]

Kel Audio HM1s set up Glyn Johns style.

[joeyjazz]

Modded Oktavas, Shure KSM137s, Cascade Fat Head IIs (on sale for $350 for the st pair right now, too, do a search).

All work great as overheads and are also very useful on tons of other things for added utility.

[bass man]

Did you try behringer c2 cds ? I think they are like 60 Euros for a matched pair , i am not a behringer fan and i have a lot of great mics in my locker ( like neumann or akg ...) but this mics are great for the money and they work fine for Overheads and the acoustic bass . Its not a joke , try them ....

[bgrotto]

MK12 matched pair from the Sound Room (no, I don't work for them or have any affiliation with them).

It's the best way to ensure you don't get a dud of a mic. Plus the case is nice.

[Blindside]

+1 for the ATM450s.

[warhead]

Originally Posted by bgrotto

MK12 matched pair from the Sound Room (no, I don't work for them or have any affiliation with them).

It's the best way to ensure you don't get a dud of a mic. Plus the case is nice.

Just to let you know those days are over. Every mic is inspected by Oktava in Russia first, then the USA distributor before ever being sent out to any dealer. 3 or 4 years ago this was not the case, but luckily that doesn't apply anymore. Trust me, we would not have signed on if there were issues as I don't have time for all that.

Oktava is back in the saddle. To my knowledge we've not had one QC issue of failure to date.

War