Drum overhead Mics

[jcaverso]

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.

[jcaverso]

or maybe shure sm81s?

[engineroom]

I got the Nt5s and I love them!!! I have used them for vocals, acoustic guitar, and drum overheads.

I went for the matched pair myself just for simplicity's sake.

Good luck!!

[The Late Great Libido]

I didn't use a matched pair on the CD I'm working on and it turned out fine. I used a Rode NT2-a over the hi-hat side (also a great mic for acoustic guitar/vocals/room etc.) and a MXL 990 over the ride side (a cheapie). I put the 990 there because it has more high end sizzle which I thought might be cool for picking up the ride, whereas the NT2-a has a flatter response.

If I had the cash available I would honestly just get a second NT2-a, but we work with what we have, right?

[brandondrury]

not sure how important a matched pair is for stereo micing.

I give it 0% importance for everything I do. I have not had instance where it was ever even close to important.

There are many, many options out there. The AT4040 wouldn't be a bad choice. Neither would the Oktava MK012.

My MXL V69 broke (both of them actually) so I've been using AT4033s lately. They are a bit harsh in spots but that hasn't stopped me from getting what I want out of them.

Brandon

[jcaverso]

wow thanks for the responses
that really does help. I will probably go for some nt5s or 2 sm81s. I would probably go for the Oktava MK012 or even the AT4033s but I live in Perth, Australia, so most of the big stores don't stock them, and ordering online from overseas may cost way too much. Thanks for the great advice!

[brandondrury]

I bet the Rode NT5 will do just fine for you.

Out of curiosity, what are the big mail order recording gear places in Australia? Just curious.

Brandon

[jcaverso]

what are the big mail order recording gear places in Australia? Just curious.

No idea. i dont really know how to find out

[brandondrury]

You mean you aren't aware of a single MusiciansFriendish place in Australia?

Okie Dokie

Brandon

[jcaverso]

i know all the places in Perth, but i don't know of any online mail order websites besides Venue music which is not very good.