Percussion Microphones

With Christmas eve services coming up I thought we should look at what percussion microphones we are using at DSC.

Congas- I use the Shure Beta 56a on congas. They sound good and have a great mounting system.

Djembe- I use two microphones on the djembe. On top I use the Beta 98a H/C it mounts easy is small and it sounds good. Underneath I use an Audio Technica Pro25ax. It can handle the low end. If we are not using the Audix D-4 on the Thunder Tom I will use it on the bottom.

Cajone- I use the above mentioned Beta 56a. Gives good attack for snare sound and a tight low end punch.

Overhead- The Shure SM81 is the microphone of choice here. It is a classic.

Washboard- Christmas Eve will be the first time I have had a washboard on stage at DSC. I am using the Audio Technica Pro35. It makes sound like a washboard. Enough said