simmsdn
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I've thought about going this route.
I assume you use a Kelly Shu or similar product? How do you route the mic cable? Port hole? Unused tom holder?
There's the Kelly Shu or the May system.
The Kelly Shu lets you use any mic because it has a threaded post (like a stand). Few ways to route the cable:
1. through a tom mount
2. through air vent (means you have to take XLR cable apart and put back together)
3. under the head (yeah, head doesn't seat properly and this will warp a hoop)
4. through port hole in head (defeats the purpose, doesn't it?
The May is an integrated mount/microphone that comes in a few models (AKG D112, Shure Beta 52, and one or two of the Audix mics are specific for bass drums). The May system means you need to drill a hole into your shell that mounts an XLR plug. It's actually a very clean install and used to be a factory option from Drum Workshop (may still be an option from them, dunno).