I am looking into buying one of these stereo mics for drum OHs.

I am wondering if anyone has heard a comparison of the two for this
application and what your opinions are....i mostly do rock music...

thanks

The Realm wrote:
I am looking into buying one of these stereo mics for drum OHs.

I am wondering if anyone has heard a comparison of the two for this
application and what your opinions are....i mostly do rock music...

I don't think I'd pick either. Why do you want this? Are you trying
to soften cymbal sounds?
--scott
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"C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."

I use the Royer SF-24 (the active stereo mic) on drums and I've used the
Royer 122's for overheads on many occasions. They give you a sound that is
definitely a "character" kind of sound. For some kits and styles of music,
you'll likely LOVE it. For others, not so much. I don't have much
experience with AEA's mics.

In any case, I'll often add a bit of top end to help the cymbal sound. They
are ultra-smooth mics and the top end is usually a bit lacking (as compared
to comparable quality condensers), but they can be fantastic microphones in
the right situation.

--Ben

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Benjamin Maas
Fifth Circle Audio
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.fifthcircle.com

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I am looking into buying one of these stereo mics for drum OHs.

I am wondering if anyone has heard a comparison of the two for this
application and what your opinions are....i mostly do rock music...

thanks

In article writes:

I am wondering if anyone has heard a comparison of the two for this
application and what your opinions are....i mostly do rock music...

A stereo ribbon mic can make a pretty good overall drum pickup (not
overhead, but rather out front) if you have a good drummer in a good
room, but the conventional "overhad" job is usually more appropriately
handled by a pair of condenser mics. If you already have plenty of
mics, sure, give it a try, but I'd suggest renting first to see what
it does for you.

But if you have to make a choice, the Royer is smaller and lighter.
Buy the AEA and you'll probably want to invest in a larger and heavier
stand than what you have now in order to protect your investment in
the microphone.

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