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Old 04-08-2012, 10:59 PM   #18
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I've never heard or seen close micing with condensers on drums in modern recording. Like Damo said, the SPL would blow them away... that's a real fast way to learn a real simple lesson about mics.

Condensers are for condensing lots of sound. Dynamic mics are for direct sound sources.

Lots of great drum mic kits from Audix, Shure, etc... just depends on your budget.

I've been using Heil mic's lately, however previous to those I used various Audix or Senn clip on's for toms. SM57 for the snare - always. Industry standard for a reason. D112 on the kick, occasionally using a sub mic for recording.
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