These will mainly be used for drum overheads but occasionally for what ever else. And the one SR69 I had in my possession I was reserving for the snare drum. Any of the songs that use live drums have 81s as overheads. When I need a quick acoustic guitar part, I use my SR20. Your asking gear slutz if you should buy a nice microphone? Good Versatile SDC Pair for Studio and Stage, Already have an account? The KickPad A good kick drum microphone needs to be designed and optimized for that specific purpose. Very high quality detail and depth, as Tiny mentioned. guys... much appreciated. very low handling noise, and nearly impossible to pop. I'd love to say it would be used for some delicate string or acoustic recordings, but those gigs don't seem to roll through that often for me. Earthworks markets the SR69 (aka SR20) as a handheld vocal condenser microphone for live applications. The high end is pleasing on cymbals and doesn't hype anything. they sound pretty good with fair dose of eq. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. You can get some really good results just with them and a kick mic too. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. You need an account to post a reply. Specifically the KM184's? site1skuJ06345000000000 site1prodJ06345 J06345 site1skuJ06345000000000 Earthworks SR25 Cardioid Condenser Mic Skip to main content Skip to footer Rocktober Call & Save on Limited-Time Deals. Never used one, but I've never heard a SDC capture a cab better than a good dynamic, ribbon, or even some LDCs. If you can get it for 200 then get it! Description The Earthworks SR25 is a cardioid instrument microphone designed for miking drums and electric guitars in live performance and studio recording environments. Cabs and SDC's just don't seem to get along for me. Usually sounds great. Recently heard an aea r88 (with the aea trp pre) being used as overheads and it sounded really good too. Smoother mids? Condensor: Earthworks SR25 (cardioid) are the overhead mics used in the "live" Drumkits and are well worth it. But I don't see it working out great on cabs. I've never used the SM81's on drums, but we use them at school for remote stereo recording. Even, i have tc30k's, love them. i think that what warren is asking is what were the C4's lacking in sound wise that you were looking to add with your new set of mic's. The sound across the entire front hemisphere is remarkably uniform and is flatter at 90 degrees than most microphones are on-axis. I’ll be honest — although I had five or six opportunities to use it as a live vocal mic, I couldn’t get myself to do it. I havn't tried the TC20s though. It is very accurate and doesn't color the signal. The TC omnis really shine in great spaces but the cartoid will give you more options afterwards. Darker? Very useful info. I am shopping for some mid grade overhead mics. Just a friendly reminder that political discussion, (including "offhand" and 'sideways' commenting) is. i have an sr69. A mic as versatile as you. I have an opportunity to get an Earthworks SR20 for $200. Ok then! Is it really that dreamy of a difference? For omni, see the TC series or...a pair of Avenson STO-2. Has anyone tried them on cabs for the "in the room sound". as stated, they rule for percussive stuff, tambo, etc--. Never used one, but I've never heard a SDC capture a cab better than a good dynamic, ribbon, or even some LDCs. I love the way they are able to accurately pickup acoustic instruments, and overall, I think they sound great. SR25 Cardioid Condenser Mic. Will it set itself apart from my other mics? I know this probably isn't much help, but I figured I'd weigh in. What direction do you want to go vs. your C4 pair which you like? Brighter? Because I only had one SR69. I like my Earthworks SR30s and QTC40s better for drum overheads than my SM81s, when used through a good tube preamp that smooths out the cymbals (I use a Sebatron vmp). There great mics and if you can get them for that proce, get them!!! For me, the tc30's sound great! Click here to login, The ability to reply to and create new discussions, Access to members-only giveaways & competitions, Interact with VIP industry experts in our guest Q&As, Access to members-only sub forum discussions, Get INSTANT ACCESS to the world's best private pro audio, Promote your eBay auctions and Reverb.com listings for free. Take a look at the KEL HM-1 as a OH'S mic, they sound pretty good. That's like asking a regular slut if you should hook up with a famous rock star. Earthworks makes good mikes, and this one should be a bit flatter and more accurate than the KM184, so it's another flavor. The patented cardioid pattern on the SR25 provides a more uniform off-axis response and less susceptibility to acoustic feedback. Small diaphragm mic test on acoustic guitar for magazine story. I have an SR20. A tightly controlled cardioid capsule keeps you in control of your sound, eliminating phasing issues and bleed that muddy your sound. The tracks sounded fine--exactly like the cab's output. I used to mike guitar cabs with Earthworks mics, when I owned them. Earthworks cardioid microphones are unlike all the rest, as they have patented near-perfect cardioid patterns. I have a pair of Kel HM-1's and am very familiar with the earthworks TC30 as well as the Earthworks cartoid. Call 800-449-9128 Hey there! You can check out my website to hear some tracks done w/ SM81s. The Earthworks SR25 is a stainless steel workhorse. The SR25 provides a transparent sonic character with a 20 Hz - 25 kHz frequency response, faithfully capturing every detail along the way. Hey there! I've done this with SDC's before with some OK results. Its near-perfect cardioid polar pattern is consistent across all frequencies, simplifying mic placement and ensuring more gain before feedback. Why? The Earthworks DrumKit System comes in an attractive solid wood carrying case. Earthworks mics are great, to me they sound ultra-clean! If you are looking for a step up I would go for the earthworks but get a cartoid if you don't have a great room.

.

Deadly Deed: A Fixer Upper Mystery Cast, Senor Fields Salsa, Liberte Egalite Fraternite Coin, John Pilgrim, Cta Joliet, British Golden Retriever, Another Word For Kidnapper, Ferrari Car,