Stereo Microphone Pair

[gaz7224]

Hi all,

Any recommendations for a stereo mic pair?

I think at college we had some AKG ones.

I'm looking for some that'll record percussion instruments well.

Thanks,
Gaz

P.S. I'm liking the new layout on the forum.  New categories are helpful.

[stainless]

I'm assuming you're looking for SDC's for overheads?

I have the MXL 603s Mogami's that 1 rather like, and a pair of Rode NT3 (though you have to buy separately as the NT5's are offered as pairs, but i found them to be a bit darker)

as to the 603's, the difference between them and the 603's and the 603s (wiring mainly, I've never looked at the actual components, so there may/may not be an difference.... oh, the grills are slightly different.

They are a better mic than the 991s (IMHO)

[gaz7224]

I'm assuming you're looking for SDC's for overheads?

Hhmmmm no.  I'm going electronic with Addictive Drums.  But, I'd like real percussion like bongos and congas and it seems like a good idea to stereo mic things like that.  However, my mic'ing technique is the thing I'm least confident about cuz I've had no practice.  The stereo mics would also be used on acoustic guitar to mic different parts.

Thanks,
Gaz

[stainless]

SDC pairs may be more useful for you, but a pair of LDC would also be something you'd find uses for (maybe, perhaps , more for vocals)

For percussion, congas, bongos, I usefully place one at the bottom and one pointed at the heads, in which case the mics would need to necessarily be  a 'stereo" pair

mic technique is something  think many overlook- had I not initially interned in a commercial studio i would have just stuck a mic somewhere close and went with it, but position to the source and in the room, really does play a big role in the sound you get out of different mics, and there is a world of difference between mics of all shapes, sizes, and prices, AND the pre-am has a big impact as well

It would be hugely convenient is there were just a few types of mics, and then you had 'em ....but noooooooo   such luck

You may find that you buy and sell and trade a lot of mics till you settle on your 'go-to's"