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.

Can SM57 be used 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.

What polar pattern is the Shure SM57?

cardioid polar pattern
Its tight cardioid polar pattern gives you exceptional isolation. In fact, one of the reasons the Shure SM57 is such a popular snare drum microphone is that you can position it to reject the sound of the nearby hi-hat.

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).

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.

Is an SM57 high or low impedance?

For mu- sical instruments or vocals, the SM57 is a consistent choice of professional performers. Unidirectional (cardioid), rotationally symmetrical about mi- crophone axis, uniform with frequency. Rated impedance is 150Ω (310Ω actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low impedance.

Is Shure SM57 a condenser mic?

Dynamic microphones like the Shure SM57 and Shure SM58 are legendary for not only their good sound quality, but also for the amount of abuse they can withstand. Dynamic microphones don’t require their own power supply like condenser microphones. However, their sound quality is generally not as accurate.

What is the best tom mic for a snare drum?

The best Tom mics including the Floor Tom need a Dynamic Cardioid Microphone at close proximity. The clip-on Mics like Sennheiser e 604 can work the Snare. They are Dynamic and Cardioid that can clip to the side of the Tom or Snare for easy set-up.

What is the best microphone for miking drums during live performance?

The best microphones for miking drums during Live performance have to be able to reproduce the wide frequencies of sound that drums, cymbals and separate the rest of the noise that is happening on stage. Close miking especially in Rock music is necessary. It adds the punch and flavor while keeping the personality that each component carries.

How much does it cost to MIC a bass drum?

The usual price is 100 dollars per mic. A setup of 3 mics that would mic your Bass drum, Snare and Tom would be approximately $350.00 for a quality set. This set-up uses an Overhead Drum Miking Technique includes the 2 overhead Pencil Condenser mics and a quality large Diaphragm Dynamic Kick Drum mic.

Where do you place your mic over your cymbals?

Overheads-Condenser Cardioid Mic- 1-2 ft. or so above cymbals. Less airspace is better. Ride & Crash Cymbals place Use Cardioid mic pointed straight up and down over cymbal or straight up from the bottom.