[Peter Larsen[_3_]]

On 01-02-2018 14:55, Scott Dorsey wrote:

Peter Larsen wrote:
So when Scott suggests RE20 - I'd suggest MD421 or MD211 - that is for
three reasons: they don't clip, they gently compress and they do not
output troublesome ultrahigh frequencies that stress the mixer inputs
preamp, be it from clipping or from the cymbals.

The way I like to think of this is that they _do_ clip, but when they clip
the effect is inoffensive. Unlike that of most electret condenser designs.

Sadly the MD211 and original MD421 are discontinued today... but they ARE
great sounding microphones for the application even if they are more sensitive
to placement than the RE20. For just the reason Mr. Larson describes.

The MD211 - of Tom Jones fame - is an omni, intended for measurement use
and known usable for talkback, one was used as intercom during a mining
distaster recovery in Germany because it fitted into the tube drilled
down to the trapped miners. Since it actually is an omni it can hardly
be more placement sensitive than the RE20 ... O;-) ... as long as it is
close, it is happy. And if you want a jazz genre kick drum, it will make
you happy.

The SM-11 is in that category too... it's a dynamic microphone that doesn't
break up too much and it does remarkably well in the horn bell. Which is
an advantage if you have to mike in that close.

Aha, thanks!

--scott

Kind regards

Peter Larsen