Drum mic

[Kevin Dean]

Any suggestions for a cheap Mic to put over snare / Hi hat ..thanks

[Dad3353]

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Any suggestions for a cheap Mic to put over snare / Hi hat ..thanks
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Is this to be a solo 'overhead' mic, with a bass drum, or is it to be integrated into a fully-miced kit, ie: toms and overheads for the cymbals an' all..?

For the former, for recording, a simple SM57 (or clone...) will give decent results if carefully placed. For the second, a small diaphragm condenser mic aimed across both can work, but separate mics for HH and snare gives far better control, if the console has enough entries. If you don't mind 'bleed' from the rest of the kit (ie: 'live' use...), I use a large diaphragm condenser mic for overhead, aimed roughly over the snare/HH and a dynamic on the bass drum. The mics I use are Superlux; Thomann do very good 'budget' mics that would suit, including (Superlux large diaphragm...) E205 at £30, (T-Bone small diaphragm...) EM700 at £23 and (T-Bone dynamic...) CD56 at .£30. Don't forget that condenser mics need phantom power, usually.
Hope this helps.

[Truckstop]

Samson Q4. About £20-£25 from most retailers. Tough, dependable, sound decent and mine have never distorted. Definitely good enough for live use at small venues.

For studio use you'd need to spend more money and get something with character.