What microphone is best for drums?

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What microphone is best for drums?

What are the best drum mics for recording

  • AKG D112 MKII.
  • Audix D6.
  • Shure Beta 52A.
  • Sennheiser E602 II.
  • Neumann U 47 FET.
  • Audio-Technica ATM250DE.

Can you mic a drum set with one mic?

Believe it or not, you can totally get away with recording drums with one microphone! Even though we’re accustomed to close miking each piece of the kit in order to get the biggest, punchiest sound we can, that isn’t always the result.

Are Behringer drum microphones any good?

They are great sounding for the snare, toms, cymbals, and kick! Definitely recommend. Our FOH sound and livestream sound for drums have drastically changed for the better.

What mic is used for a kick drum?

A small diaphragm dynamic mic is usually the ideal choice for this, they will capture the mid range and attack from the beater without over-exaggerating the bleed from the floor tom, snare or cymbals. I’ve had some good luck with a Shure SM57, Sennheiser 441 and Telefunken M80.

Are dynamic mics good for drums?

Dynamic mics These have a thin diaphragm and do great at high-pitched recording sounds from the cymbal instruments. They are usually designed for toms and snare drums. They have an above-average mid-range frequency and are well-built. They also come pre-tuned to enhance sound quality.

Can you use a dynamic mic on kick drum?

Kick Drum Mic The basis of a good kick sound is a large dynamic microphone like the ATM250. We recommend that you position the mic inside the bass drum. This will capture the snap of the beat around the batter head while isolating the rest of the kit.

Is the Yeti Nano better than the Yeti?

If those are a commonality in your recordings, then the original Yeti is probably a better choice than the Yeti Nano. More controls are also present on the Yeti, including a dedicated mute button and gain adjustment. Of course, Yeti also has the superior audio quality over the Yeti Nano, but not by much.

What are the best drum mics for beginners?

The Shure DMK57-52 4-Piece Drum Mic Kit offers you the same premium quality microphones that are heard on classic hit recordings and at an affordable price and allows you the opportunity to invest in overhead microphones at a later date. This kit includes the best drum mics available for the money.

Do you need a drumming mic for recording?

Even drums need their own recording mics. Otherwise, the sound will be drowned out in the studio, and it becomes impossible to capture the complex and varying sounds a drum set makes. The best drumming mics are a part of a complete drum microphone set, with tom, condenser, and dynamic microphones.

What is the best LeWitt microphone for drumming?

In recent years, Lewitt has become renowned for making mics that pack in a lot of functionality. One such mic is included in the DTP Beat Kit Pro 7. With both condenser and dynamic capsules in one unit, the DTP 640 REX bass drum mic gives you the best of two microphone types simultaneously for maximum attack and body.

How much does a good drum microphone cost?

If you have a massive wallet, you can go as high as $1000 for the top-range sets. Getting an affordable drum microphone is essential if you are a newbie. Remember, you might need to buy equipment for all your drum kits, and that can be a strain on your pocket if you go for the expensive options.

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