Apr 10, 2009 02:11 am SM57. A staple for years (and years and years). Probably more SM57's on snare out there than all other microphones combined. And right about your price range.
snare mic suggestions
Posted on Apr 10, 2009 02:03 am
sirhc
Chris
Member Since: Aug 25, 2008
what would be recommended?
so far iv just bin looking at the audix i5
budget is hopefully under $100
thanks!
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Apr 10, 2009 02:11 am SM57. A staple for years (and years and years). Probably more SM57's on snare out there than all other microphones combined. And right about your price range.
Apr 10, 2009 03:52 am You cant go wrong with a 57, 98 out of 100 times i use a 57
Apr 10, 2009 10:11 am +1 for the SM57. If you keep an eye on eBay or Craigslist you can find a great price on a used or new-in-box SM57. They run about $90 retail, and I keep hearing of people finding them for $50 or so if they go bargain hunting.
Apr 10, 2009 12:09 pm 57 is fantastic, I also like the Audix D1. 57 is far more versatile though.
For $60 (even cheaper now) I did not hate my EV C04 at all. I use it on the same things I would a 57 when one is not available. For the price it's a nice mic.
Apr 10, 2009 08:06 pm alright thanks everyone...
what if i wanted to use this mic for guitar cabs too?
i read that the 57 is alright but should be used with large diaphram condenser mics.. i just have paired samsun co2 pencil condensers... so is there any other mic that would be better for both(snare and guitar cab)?... and im planning on using my AKG D11 that i use for my kick for a bass cab, would that be alright?
thanks again
Apr 10, 2009 08:59 pm Quote:
i read that the 57 is alright but should be used with large diaphram condenser mics.
On a snare?!?
Apr 11, 2009 12:20 am I know people that have used LDC's on guitar cabs, but I don't really recommend it most of the time. It's never produced a sound that I like.
The 57 is the best bet for a Swiss Army Knife mic.
Apr 11, 2009 12:55 am I like putting a LDC maybe halfway across the room... Sometimes I use it, sometimes I don't, it's nice to have (as long as the room is worthy of putting he mic in).
Apr 11, 2009 12:03 pm A SM57 is even better for guitar cabs, its really ideally suited for the job. There are a lot of people that don't like it, but fact is that its pretty much the industry standard for guitar cabs and snare drums.
You're free to pair it with a LDC, or even with one of your SDC Sampsons. Give it a try and see how you like it. I like to use my MXL 990, which is a medium-sized diaphragm, on a guitar cab. I like the mids and highs it picks up. I don't like how it sounds on its own, but I like it blended with a SM57 up close.
Using a kick mic on a bass cabinet is fine as well. Lots of people do it. Although I've never tried the kick mic for bass, a direct signal from the bass through a preamp is good enough for me. Any time I've tried to mic a bass, I end up throwing away the mic track and just using the direct track.
Apr 11, 2009 12:24 pm I don't like to use kick mics on bass cabs for the simple fact that it cuts mids. Now, that AND a direct line or two... That's a different story.
Apr 11, 2009 01:36 pm Kick mic on bass with a DI track processed in gearbox is pretty nice.
On the LDC, I am with master although my room is probably not as big so mine ends up in the hall, I would never put it up close to my cab though. I walk around until the guitar sounds cool and try to put the mic right where my head is. Also as stated, it may not be usefull but is nice to have the option.
Apr 14, 2009 11:59 pm A few years back, my band recorded with John Roper at Tallest Tree Studios (Joshua Thompson's studio) before I got into doing my own recordings and I remember him telling me that direct bass is the way to go for recording bass UNLESS you have a PRIMO bass rig...then you'd want to mic it up the best way you can...but still take a DI...even if it's just to reamp - which is what he did for me because my bass rig is 'ehh' at best. That of course is just one person's school of thought but he does have some platinum records on his wall so I listened.
A little off the topic: A while back, I mixed an arrogant bass player at a live show who used a 4x10 and a 1x15 rig with a separate eq, compression and amps for each cab. Had a D112 mounted on the 4x10 and the 1x15 signal I took direct. When the 2 were blended, it sounded EVIL. Granted all of his gear was top-notch and his rig was definitely super-overkill for the room we were in...but hey, it sounded sick...until the rest of the band started playing and refused turn down so the stage volume was louder then the club's PA.
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