Steve Thomas Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Got a New Years Eve gig, to about 350 people and the drummer has just discovered that he has left behind his 2 C1000s Overhead Microphones at a gig (fortunately still there!). For tonight only I have either SM58's or could use an AKG D112 just for some ambience. Any recommendations, as it will be not overly used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbsy Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Use the SM58s...frankly I'd use them in preference to the C1000s but let's not start THAT topic again! Seriously, the SM58 won't be a bad choice--you'll probably be pleasantly surprised. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothingatall666 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 might get a bit more sound in to them if you take off the wind/spit/beer/food/other god knows what shield off just a thought :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killyp Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Seconded. SM58 all the way. If it's in an indoor venue and you find you're getting quite a lot of feedback at the top end, try removing the ball at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Owen Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 SM58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbsy Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 might get a bit more sound in to them if you take off the wind/spit/beer/food/other god knows what shield off just a thought :unsure: Frankly I don't think the windshield will make much difference to levels--and getting enough level out of overheads is rarely a problem! However, if you do decide to do this for some reason, don't be tempted to do anything to tape the capsule in the shell....anything around the capsule will change the pickup pattern very much for the worse...and probably change the frequency response as well. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoLiEn Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 58 without a doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berry120 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Never used either myself, but again I'd go with the 58s. On a practical note, the 58s are probably lighter than the 112 (though I can't remember weights that easily) and so you shouldn't have any problems with stands drooping mid gig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Jeal Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Got to be the 58s a d112 will still probably sound far too clicky on the kick even as an overhead :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Beech Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Clearly a bit late now but just to add, A 58 is NOT designed as an ambient mic, but will certainly do the job if pushed. Far better than a D112. Your drummer has done you all a favour by forgetting them. I bet it sounded better. Personally I'd sooner use a slightly worn and moderately scorched cardboard cut out or Terry Wogan's Aunt that a C1000 but as Bob says, lets leave that one be. Happy New Years aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ83 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 As others have said, SM58 if no condenser is available. Just for Rob:http://i41.tinypic.com/166k4m9.jpgI'll get my coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Thomas Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 Thanks for all the input guys. Went with the 58 and was pleasantly surprised, and Rob you are correct I think my drummer did do us a favour by forgetting the AKG.....Now of to the search engine to find recommended overheads. Happy New Year to you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Beech Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 EM800's on a budget. Can't beat em for the money. It's one of the few things that goes against the "you get what you pay for" argument. To a point anyway. They're no 414 but they're a 15th of the price. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveh Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Not knowing your budget I was going to suggest a pair of my favourites, AKG451s. However Rob's EM800's suggestion looks good and at 10% of the price of 451s.A Happy & Prosperous (hopefully) New Year to all Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbsy Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 AKG 451s are my number one choice but not in the "budget" category. If your pockets aren't deep then the SE Electronics SE1A will be streets ahead of what you're using at a very affordable price. That said, I've not had a chance to play with Rob's EM800s and his recommendations are usually pretty spot on. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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