…and AKG D112 are probably the two most common solutions when it comes to miking kick drums in general. Despite both are very popular models, they have a significant difference in sound under different setups. I usually pick one or another whenever it feels more appropriate (though more often I lean for AKG). As a rule of thumb, Beta 52A…
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…it will sound noticeably better comparing to the cheaper mics. Whoever chooses Audix DP7 will get a solid set that will last for many years and won’t be begging for an upgrade! Foreword When it comes to drum mics bundles, there are usually two pitfalls: Manufacturers naturally want to maximize their sales, so they create all kinds of bundles out…
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Audio-Technica AT897 is another 11” short shotgun that is very similar to NTG-2. Both mics have identical size and construction and both cost roughly the same money. The quality is very similar too but they have slightly different sound or call it “tone”. Although this isn’t obvious from the frequency pattern, NTG-2 tends to add some mud on low end,…
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those CO1’s excelling at capturing cymbals after comparing it with a number of good and not so good models. Yet it’s still hard to believe that you get them as a part of 8-piece set! For reference a single LDC of a good quality would alone cost as much as $150-200. Maybe they aren’t that good for singing, but they…
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