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Is Shure SM57 good for drums?
When it comes to micing a snare drum, the SM57 has pretty much dominated for the best part of 50 years. The SM57 adds just the right amount of low-end weight, while also adding presence and ‘crack’ to the drum. For this reason, the 57 is a go-to mic and has featured on countless records throughout music’s history.
Can you mic a bass drum with a SM57?
Just about any mic with attention to detail in the low end and mid range will do the trick, but some great choices for an inside microphone are the AKG D112, Shure Beta 52A, Shure Beta 91A, Sennheiser 421, EV RE20 and Audix D6. I’ve had some good luck with a Shure SM57, Sennheiser 441 and Telefunken M80.
What type of mic is best for drums?
The Top 10 Drum Mics of 2021
- #1. The Audix D6 Dynamic Microphone.
- #2. The Shure SM57-LC Cardioid Dynamic Drum Microphone.
- #3. The Sennheiser 604 Microphone System.
- #4. Shure Beta 52 Dynamic Drum Microphone.
- #5. The AKG D112 Drum Microphone.
- #6. The Audix DP5A Pack.
- #7. The Sabian Sound Kit Drum Set.
- #8.
How do you mic a bass drum?
Place the mic 2 to 3 inches away from the inside head and a couple of inches off center. This is the standard way to mic a kick drum if you have the outside head off or if a hole is cut in it. This placement gives you a sharp attack from the beater hitting the head.
Can you mic a kick drum with an SM58?
Re: Kick Drum Mic – SM57 or SM58? First, yes all mics can have proximity effect, but that’s when it is placed VERY close to the sound source.
What are sm57s good for?
It has an extremely effective cardioid pickup pattern which isolates the main sound source while minimizing background noise. In the studio, it is excellent for recording drums, guitar, and woodwinds. For musical instruments or vocals, the SM57 is a consistent choice of professional performers.
Can you use SM57 on a kick?
Well-Known Member. Have used one on a kick on several occasions. Personal opinion is they sound best when used outside the drum; specifically, when mic’d from the batter side (you’ll get some snare bleed of course but I can live with it).
What kind of microphone is used for overhead?
Condenser mics are used for overheads. Why? Because they have a better frequency response and are more sensitive, in simple words, they can pick up the sound from a distance, and by doing that, they can pick up the sound from more elements.
What is a bass drum trigger?
In drumming, a trigger is an electronic transducer that can be attached to a drum, cymbal or other instrument to enable it to control an electronic drum unit or similar device. Drum triggers gained great attention in the beginning of the 1990s, being extensively used on bass drums in heavy metal music.
What is the best vocal microphone?
- Shure SM7B. The best vocal mic – it was good enough for MJ.
- Aston Microphones Spirit. The best of British engineering.
- AKG C414 XLII. Versatility and very high quality are order of the day.
- Shure Super 55. One of the best vocal mics for the stage.
- Rode NTK.
- Shure SM58.
- IK Multimedia iRig Mic Studio.
- AKG C636.
Is Shure SM58 good for drums?
58’s will work fine. Probably not GREAT for overheads (but will work in a pinch), just fine for snare/toms.. can be better than you’d think in a kick.