Drum Mic'ing - Mounting Hardware Suggestions

spindlebox · 31st January 2012

Hey everyone. I did a search here, and even on the internet, but I didn't realize there were so many differing opinions on this subject. As I trust most of the "lurkers" here, I figured I'd just start a new thread - my apologies in advance if this is an old subject.

I currently have The Shure A56D-style mounts and I cannot stand them. Surprised?

For one, and the biggest for me - they are incredibly limited in their positioning with the octagonal shape of the telescoping top. I use SM57's with these, and they rotate a full 3-4" from stop to stop. Very hard to get precision positioning. Also, the screws that hold the mic clip wear out very easily. Currently, all mine are duct taped.

So, I guess I'm looking for recommendations. If possible, I would rather buy individual mounts than a whole kit. I already have the kick drum stand which is just fine. And, really, I only need like 3, 4 at the most. I use stands too.

Thanks in advance!!

Pawel · 31st January 2012

BEYERDYNAMIC MKV 87 - Thomann Cyberstore Italiano

spindlebox · 1st February 2012

Thank you Pawel. Those look like Medieval torture devices! I suppose I should have specified that I was in the USA.

Pawel · 2nd February 2012

Ah, the country in which you slaughtered millions of native americans? Sorry...

The mic clamp I suggested is one of the best, and the base of the Opus 88 which are excellent tom mics: BEYERDYNAMIC OPUS 88 - Thomann Cyberstore Italiano

spindlebox · 2nd February 2012

What the hell?

Like the Romans weren't into conquering or anything! Jeez!

31st January 2012	#1
spindlebox Gear nut Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 122 Thread Starter	Drum Mic'ing - Mounting Hardware Suggestions Hey everyone. I did a search here, and even on the internet, but I didn't realize there were so many differing opinions on this subject. As I trust most of the "lurkers" here, I figured I'd just start a new thread - my apologies in advance if this is an old subject. I currently have The Shure A56D-style mounts and I cannot stand them. Surprised? For one, and the biggest for me - they are incredibly limited in their positioning with the octagonal shape of the telescoping top. I use SM57's with these, and they rotate a full 3-4" from stop to stop. Very hard to get precision positioning. Also, the screws that hold the mic clip wear out very easily. Currently, all mine are duct taped. So, I guess I'm looking for recommendations. If possible, I would rather buy individual mounts than a whole kit. I already have the kick drum stand which is just fine. And, really, I only need like 3, 4 at the most. I use stands too. Thanks in advance!! __________________ http://www.alicesweetalice.org

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31st January 2012	#2
Pawel Gear nut Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 106	BEYERDYNAMIC MKV 87 - Thomann Cyberstore Italiano

1st February 2012	#3
spindlebox Gear nut Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 122 Thread Starter	Thank you Pawel. Those look like Medieval torture devices! I suppose I should have specified that I was in the USA.

2nd February 2012	#4
Pawel Gear nut Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 106	Ah, the country in which you slaughtered millions of native americans? Sorry... The mic clamp I suggested is one of the best, and the base of the Opus 88 which are excellent tom mics: BEYERDYNAMIC OPUS 88 - Thomann Cyberstore Italiano

2nd February 2012	#5
spindlebox Gear nut Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 122 Thread Starter	What the hell? Like the Romans weren't into conquering or anything! Jeez!