DingerJunkie
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Hey there folks...been a while...sorry for the lack of posting. Got a slightly different question than usual for you all. Hope this is the proper sub-forum for the question.
I'm usually singing backing vocals, with occaional lead duties, from behind the kit. I've grown tired of dealing with a headset (Crown CM311) and wish to switch to a dynamic on an overhead boom.
The mounting setup will be similar to the system I've seen Greg Bissonnette endorsing recently...boom mic stand clamped to the drum throne, over the head, with a gooseneck to get the mic into position for singing. While that is easy enough to figure out, finding the right mic is an issue of unknowns.
I really want to get as close as possible to complete rejection of the kit in the mic...off-axis and rear rejection is paramount. Yes, I can gate the mic, but drum bleed-through only when I sing will cause the soundman to get ulcers for sure...cymbal levels jumping up and down, etc... So, tight focus and gain-before-feedback are critical.
Contenders so far include...
Anyone here have experience with these mics? Any better suggestions? This is for a full-range male vocal, non-screamer/growler, no stratospheric 80's metal leads.
I'm usually singing backing vocals, with occaional lead duties, from behind the kit. I've grown tired of dealing with a headset (Crown CM311) and wish to switch to a dynamic on an overhead boom.
The mounting setup will be similar to the system I've seen Greg Bissonnette endorsing recently...boom mic stand clamped to the drum throne, over the head, with a gooseneck to get the mic into position for singing. While that is easy enough to figure out, finding the right mic is an issue of unknowns.
I really want to get as close as possible to complete rejection of the kit in the mic...off-axis and rear rejection is paramount. Yes, I can gate the mic, but drum bleed-through only when I sing will cause the soundman to get ulcers for sure...cymbal levels jumping up and down, etc... So, tight focus and gain-before-feedback are critical.
Contenders so far include...
- Audio Technica AE6100
- EV N/D967
- Audix OM7
- Shure Super-55 (not the SH Series-II)
- AKG D5
Anyone here have experience with these mics? Any better suggestions? This is for a full-range male vocal, non-screamer/growler, no stratospheric 80's metal leads.