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Old 06-10-2008, 04:44 AM
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Default Drum overhead Mics

I have set up a sort of home recording studio in my bedroom and am looking for some small condenser mics to round out my collection for now. I have an AKG perception 400, and a d112, and 2 sm57s. I plan to get 2 small condensers to use as overheads, and also for acoustic guitar possibly. I am in need of some advice on what options I have. I have tried to do some research but it is hard to come by a lot of examples of what people use specifically for drum overheads. My price range is not small but I am not willing to buy 2 akg c414s or anything really expensive. I was looking at a matched pair of AKG c 451 Bs or RODE nt5s, but im not sure how important a matched pair is for stereo micing. Is a matched pair neccasary? What other brands and models are there? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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