tb1979 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Hi everyone. I've been interested to read from a variety of sources that many people rate the Beyer M201 as a fine microphone, and even that it has been a mic of choice for spoken word applications in BBC radio studios. Most people seem to use it as a snare mic, but I am curious about the number of times I read about it being a good versatile mic, with few actual specifics being given. In many ways, I am beginning to put together a picture of it being a more refined version of the SM57. I rarely if ever have to work with bands, but do quite a lot of things involving speech and 'classical' instruments. I also tend to do more recording than live. So, having drawn a blank in the search box, I would like to ask you the following question: How do you rate the M201 for use in speech and other instrument applications? Can you give examples where you have found it a good mic to use, on things other than the obvious snare drum application? Pass on your M201 knowledge if you don't mind! Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Ross Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I saw one once used in a kick drum along with a b57 on the beater side. The M201 was only just in the sound hole and it did sound quite good bit clicky for my taste but that could have been the guy at the desk using more 57 I'm not sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulears Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I tend to use them as an overhead on jazz kits where you need to get more kit and less metalwork - they are quite good at finding the sweet spot on a piano soundboard. I find them great for radio discussion programmes - Used them on BBC radio OBs for panel type games, always with foam windshields. They are much tighter than a 57, being hyper-cardioid. A rather nice mic, I've always found - also pretty immune to handling noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hinds Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 The M201 is one of my favourite microphones... I like them on:- Clarinets- Overheads- Toms- Acoustic Guitars Also works very well as a mic on a lectern for readings etc too. Regards Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tb1979 Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 Thanks everyone, that's interesting and good food for thought. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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