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Ok, I have SM57s, SM58s, AKG PL790s and an AKG C3000B. Im gearing up to record live drums but I'm short a kick drum mic.

Any suggestions?

Just get the Shure Beta 52a. It's low priced amp; good. Stick it in the B.D., aim it at the beater amp; fuggedaboutit.

The Blue BALL will work really well. I got very nice results using minimal mics on a drum kit for a demo - 2x57s as overheads and a BALL on the kick. from : localhost/streamer.soundclick.com/jerry...6nov05rev2.mp3

The ball is pretty bulletproof so it's great for live use, really gets the attack of the beater down well, and it's a dynamic mic so it can take serious SPLs. The only downside is that you need phantom power for it, but so do your AKGs.

oh yea, amp; it's indestrucable just like the 57's are.

Shure beta or a Yamaha subkick, and trigger it. Then mix the signal to taste.


Originally Posted by Robert S.Ok, I have SM57s, SM58s, AKG PL790s and an AKG C3000B. Im gearing up to record live drums but I'm short a kick drum mic.

Any suggestions?

Shure Beta52, AKG D112, EV RE20 are pretty standard. I've seen 421's and 414's used as well. With pads and a little care most decent large diaphragm condensors can work.

Audix D6 is my choice. The least placement sensitive of all bass drum mics, just sounds so good!

Thanks everybody for the insites.

I looked around and my cheap arse found the Blue Ball at GC for $80. I've wanted to try one of their mics for a while now and so far I am happy with it on the kick.

Thanks again!