Best bang for your buck bass drum mic?

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Mike

2010-04-23 21:42:47 UTC

I don't want to drop a fortune on a bass drum mic. I will use it in a
ported and non ported bass drum. Mostly non ported. Playing hard rock
at the moment as well. I had an AKG D112 and it wasn't for me. Any
suggestions would be appreicated.

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Mike

Sean Conolly

2010-04-24 19:40:39 UTC

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Post by Mike
I don't want to drop a fortune on a bass drum mic. I will use it in a
ported and non ported bass drum. Mostly non ported. Playing hard rock
at the moment as well. I had an AKG D112 and it wasn't for me. Any
suggestions would be appreicated.

I always sound like a broken record when this question comes up - Audix D6.
New price is $199, used about $150. They sound great, and they're tough.

The only thing is that it's designed to have a response with a lot of bottom
and some highs, and a broad scoop in the mids. Basically matching the EQ
settings for a modern kick sound. If you're using a low-buck mixer like I
am, it makes it a *lot* easier to get a good sound.

Sean

2sticks

2010-05-03 21:21:53 UTC

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Post by Sean Conolly

I always sound like a broken record when this question comes up - Audix D6.
New price is $199, used about $150. They sound great, and they're tough.
The only thing is that it's designed to have a response with a lot of bottom
and some highs, and a broad scoop in the mids. Basically matching the EQ
settings for a modern kick sound. If you're using a low-buck mixer like I
am, it makes it a *lot* easier to get a good sound.
Sean

Agreed completely -- Audix D6 is a great economy-line BD mic.
Excellent for the price.

Rob

Scott Logsdon

2010-05-04 23:09:08 UTC

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Post by Sean Conolly

I always sound like a broken record when this question comes up - Audix D6.
New price is $199, used about $150. They sound great, and they're tough.
The only thing is that it's designed to have a response with a lot of bottom
and some highs, and a broad scoop in the mids. Basically matching the EQ
settings for a modern kick sound. If you're using a low-buck mixer like I
am, it makes it a *lot* easier to get a good sound.
Sean

Agreed completely -- Audix D6 is a great economy-line BD mic.
Excellent for the price.
Rob

Look at the Sennheiser e602 as well. Same kind of money as the D6.
Excellent mic.

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Billy Rhythm

2010-05-11 20:28:21 UTC

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I've been using an Audio Technica ATM Pro 25 for YEARS. (My wife
bought it for me for Christmas BEFORE we were married--and that was
almost 16 years ago.) It's totally reliable, and works well in my 18"
and 20" kicks (which I use predominately).

Bill