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Post by drumsound on Apr 30, 2024 13:22:35 GMT -6
I've been spot micing the ride a lot lately, and I like having som more definition, and specificity in the panning of the drums. It's similar to micing the hat, it just lets me put it right where I want it, both in relative volume and panning.
What I've used lately is a 414eb, which worked really well to capture a 'dual ride' situation, where I had a chain on one cymbal for sizzle and I wanted to speak, and then the normally main ride, which used for contrast.
More recently the Gefel M295, which I'm unsure of in that position. I might put it in a different place next week.
So who's doing what if you're spot micing the ride?
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Post by Shadowk on Apr 30, 2024 13:59:40 GMT -6
Schoeps, or what about Schoeps? Don’t mind me I’d use one to mic up the faint hum of a fridge.
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Post by kbsmoove on Apr 30, 2024 14:19:40 GMT -6
big fan of sm7 when i want some definition without too much detail - like just to get the bell to cut in a dense mix. otherwise akg c451/452 or josephson c42 when i want the detail or a prettier ride sound.
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Post by phdamage on Apr 30, 2024 14:25:12 GMT -6
I do this often. I honestly never think about it much cuz I eq and ride(no pun intended) the hell out of it. Usually a MK012, sometimes MC930, sometimes SM98, sometimes KSM141. Usually something kinda small as there are usually a lot of mics and stands to contend with
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Post by paulcheeba on Apr 30, 2024 14:55:04 GMT -6
Schoeps are amazing for cymbals and hats. Otherwise Soyuz 013 tube.
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Post by eyebytwomuchgeer on Apr 30, 2024 15:06:46 GMT -6
The few times I’ve mic’d a ride, I’ve used the Oktava 012, likely with a hypercardioid cap. I have a bunch of the 012s, and if I’m micing the ride, it’s probably waaay down on the priority list, and I probably have an 012 leftover. They seem to work, and they’re pretty compact.
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Post by Ward on Apr 30, 2024 17:06:16 GMT -6
Neumann TLM102. Best goddamned ride cymbal mic I have ever used. I have had the same one on ride for 12 or more years now. Always trying something different (and I have 133 mics to choose from) and always come back to it, through the same old Neve 33420 preamp that crunches nicely.
It is just a phenomenal sound.
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Post by Ward on Apr 30, 2024 17:06:45 GMT -6
The few times I’ve mic’d a ride, I’ve used the Oktava 012, likely with a hypercardioid cap. I have a bunch of the 012s, and if I’m micing the ride, it’s probably waaay down on the priority list, and I probably have an 012 leftover. They seem to work, and they’re pretty compact. I can see that working very very well. |
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Post by Dan on Apr 30, 2024 17:19:46 GMT -6
SM81
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Post by recordingengineer on Apr 30, 2024 17:46:19 GMT -6
There was a joke, that wasn’t an actual joke, back in the early recording-forums days, that the AKG C1000 was extremely-excellent at exactly two jobs; one as a paper-weight, the other, to mic a ride.
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Post by woofhead on Apr 30, 2024 17:53:59 GMT -6
Neumann TLM102. Best goddamned ride cymbal mic I have ever used. I have had the same one on ride for 12 or more years now. Always trying something different (and I have 133 mics to choose from) and always come back to it, through the same old Neve 33420 preamp that crunches nicely. It is just a phenomenal sound. Thanks for mentioning this... heard it was great for that a few years ago but never tried it and forgot about it. Def checking it out soon thanks! |
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Post by ericn on Apr 30, 2024 18:07:15 GMT -6
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Post by ericn on Apr 30, 2024 18:08:21 GMT -6
There was a joke, that wasn’t an actual joke, back in the early recording-forums days, that the AKG C1000 was extremely-excellent at exactly two jobs; one as a paper-weight, the other, to mic a ride. It is the worlds greatest mic as long as you don’t plug it in. |
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Post by christophert on Apr 30, 2024 18:15:05 GMT -6
A great inexpensive option is the Line Audio CM4. Works really well.
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Post by drumsound on Apr 30, 2024 18:17:59 GMT -6
There was a joke, that wasn’t an actual joke, back in the early recording-forums days, that the AKG C1000 was extremely-excellent at exactly two jobs; one as a paper-weight, the other, to mic a ride. Ha. I can probably snag one for about $25... I had no idea that was a thing. I hope the mics sound better than their crash cymbals... I also love buying used pairs of mic with only one mic clip... There was a joke, that wasn’t an actual joke, back in the early recording-forums days, that the AKG C1000 was extremely-excellent at exactly two jobs; one as a paper-weight, the other, to mic a ride. It is the worlds greatest mic as long as you don’t plug it in.  |
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Post by drumsound on Apr 30, 2024 18:18:47 GMT -6
A great inexpensive option is the Line Audio CM4. Works really well. It might be a good excuse to buy a new mic. |
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Post by Oneiro on Apr 30, 2024 21:07:05 GMT -6
Line CM4 is one of the best deals in recording. I use it for close micing cymbals as well. Just be careful if you've got a wildman behind the kit.
KM184 came to mind as well.
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Post by doubledog on Apr 30, 2024 21:47:20 GMT -6
I've been using a Slate ML-2 for both hihat and ride mics lately. I don't even use the Slate modeling software (I just EQ them some). Into CAPI VP26 preamps. I had AKG C451B's on there previously. I don't miss them at all. Nobody has complained yet.
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Post by drumsound on Apr 30, 2024 21:53:39 GMT -6
A great inexpensive option is the Line Audio CM4. Works really well. Line CM4 is one of the best deals in recording. I use it for close micing cymbals as well. Just be careful if you've got a wildman behind the kit. KM184 came to mind as well. Line isn't selling directly any longer. Any one have a retailer that sells to the U.S. that they recomend? |
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Post by christophert on May 1, 2024 4:00:52 GMT -6
A great inexpensive option is the Line Audio CM4. Works really well. Line CM4 is one of the best deals in recording. I use it for close micing cymbals as well. Just be careful if you've got a wildman behind the kit. KM184 came to mind as well. Line isn't selling directly any longer. Any one have a retailer that sells to the U.S. that they recomend? You can buy it from Australia - $260 AU from Soundtown the importer. They are very small, so shipping should be inexpensive. The Omni OM1's are also amazing. |
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Post by Ward on May 1, 2024 7:47:41 GMT -6
There was a joke, that wasn’t an actual joke, back in the early recording-forums days, that the AKG C1000 was extremely-excellent at exactly two jobs; one as a paper-weight, the other, to mic a ride. It is the worlds greatest mic as long as you don’t plug it in. So you're saying to use it wirelessly? It's battery powered too, so that's doable! Thanks, I'll try that LOL |
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Post by svart on May 1, 2024 9:28:56 GMT -6
MK012 here. Would probably use my KM184 but it's on OH.
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Post by drumsound on May 1, 2024 17:12:50 GMT -6
Line isn't selling directly any longer. Any one have a retailer that sells to the U.S. that they recomend? You can buy it from Australia - $260 AU from Soundtown the importer. They are very small, so shipping should be inexpensive. The Omni OM1's are also amazing. Cool, Thanks! |
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Post by smashlord on May 1, 2024 19:13:13 GMT -6
SM57 from underneath
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Post by Oneiro on May 1, 2024 20:06:11 GMT -6
You can buy it from Australia - $260 AU from Soundtown the importer. They are very small, so shipping should be inexpensive. The Omni OM1's are also amazing. Cool, Thanks! Was it No Hype Audio you tried? That's where I bought my pair from years ago. They're still in business so that might be another option as well. |
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