Why is EVERYONE Using These SE Drum Mics?

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  • Опубліковано 23 лип 2024
  • The SE Electronics V-Pack Arena drum mics are EVERYWHERE on Instagram, and here's why! Is this the end of the SM57? PLUS, I demonstrate how you can get better drum sounds with THIS microphone placement and positioning technique.
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  • @EdThorne
    @EdThorne  2 роки тому

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    • @andresrestrepo6039
      @andresrestrepo6039 8 місяців тому

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  • @bobisadrummer
    @bobisadrummer Рік тому +18

    It's never occurred to me that the angle of a tom mic would impact the amount of overtones and attack getting picked up. Thank you for that!

    • @EdThorne
      @EdThorne  Рік тому +4

      It’s remarkable isn’t it. Positioning is everything!

  • @pastilance1
    @pastilance1 Рік тому +1

    Another outstanding and in-depth review mate, cheers!

  • @OmarAguilarDrums
    @OmarAguilarDrums Рік тому +1

    best review video ive ever seen! simple, quick and can perceive perfectly sutile differences between positions

    • @EdThorne
      @EdThorne  Рік тому

      Thanks, Omar. Hopefully it was helpful.

  • @martinsmith3187
    @martinsmith3187 2 роки тому +7

    Great review/demo Ed. Loved the "action" demonstration of the different mic placements!

    • @EdThorne
      @EdThorne  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks, Martin! It’s amazing how much difference the angle and proximity makes.

  • @AvatarJillian
    @AvatarJillian 4 місяці тому +2

    V Beats and V7X are the same capsule btw so clamp bleed aside, use them interchangeabley. I love my sE8s and my old sE1As but I've heard people do amazing things with sE7s so now would like a pair. Would be great in a venue where you don't need the top end so much.

  • @bestkoreanjesus
    @bestkoreanjesus 2 роки тому +4

    I learned a lot about recording and different dynamics based on mic placement. I understand why some VSTs have a microphone set up. Thanks you!

    • @EdThorne
      @EdThorne  2 роки тому +1

      Yeh, it’s a fundamental part of the sound. Well worth experimenting with.

  • @cooperhills
    @cooperhills 2 роки тому +2

    Great review and heaps of useful tips in there too! Thanks for helping make decisions man

    • @EdThorne
      @EdThorne  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks, and you’re welcome. I’m genuinely VERY impressed with these mics!

    • @cooperhills
      @cooperhills 2 роки тому +1

      @@EdThorne will have to sort myself out with a pack 🤘

  • @nicholasnadi666
    @nicholasnadi666 2 місяці тому

    Great review, good job!

  • @michaelkatgerman168
    @michaelkatgerman168 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for explaining Microphone technique Nice and crisp :)

    • @EdThorne
      @EdThorne  2 роки тому +1

      I realised I more demonstrated it than explained it🤦🏼‍♂️ But it’s remarkable the difference isn’t it? I will do another, short video on the subject properly soon 🙂

  • @crackers472
    @crackers472 11 місяців тому +1

    Man, this is a great video. Subscribed!

  • @Espresso101
    @Espresso101 Рік тому +4

    Only thing I wish was included in this was a comparison of mic bleed, especially Hi-Hat bleed and including a SM57 as reference. Aside from that, great review, really enjoyed the mic placement demonstrations.

    • @EdThorne
      @EdThorne  Рік тому

      Thanks. Do you know what? I did try that but it was fiddly and the video got long enough so I canned the idea…

  • @thaddeusfields4360
    @thaddeusfields4360 2 роки тому +1

    Man, when EV stopped making the N/D767a I was so disappointed (but I still have my one and only available if needed). When I started looking for mics for our band I came across the sE V7. I now have them in our practice room and on the band trailer. The supercardiod pattern along with proper gain staging lead to a super nice signal without much bleeding (very minimal to no gate needed). Nice demo and singing. Have a blast! Now I want their drum mics 😋

  • @DennisBergDrums
    @DennisBergDrums Рік тому +3

    This is the second time I realized a hype over drum mics. A few years ago suddenly every big youtube drummer started using earthworks microphones. And now its these mics ;-) I really dig the EQ options of the kick mic and also the low profile of the v-beats. Great mics and great review!

    • @EdThorne
      @EdThorne  Рік тому +1

      Thanks, Dennis. I’ve used these live and in the studio - they deliver every time!

  • @ddandrade
    @ddandrade 2 роки тому +1

    Ace work Ed!

    • @EdThorne
      @EdThorne  2 роки тому

      Thanks, buddy. 🤘

  • @InYourDreams-Andia
    @InYourDreams-Andia Рік тому +1

    Cool, subbed! one critical detail tho..off axis rejection..i hear they're pretty good in this aspect, possibly down to a tight cardioid and SPL response. Really dig the kick drum mic, tho I'm still on the fence with the AKG D12VR, tried one, an active beast!

  • @waynebaker2452
    @waynebaker2452 2 роки тому +2

    Would have been nice to hear the tom's in the "7's" overhead and full mix!

  • @Joshstix95
    @Joshstix95 8 місяців тому +2

    I think they’re the best mics for drums right now , audix close second

    • @EdThorne
      @EdThorne  8 місяців тому

      Yes! Those Audix’s are tasty. The goose clamps suck though! (They become loose after several uses)

  • @jefflevesque5316
    @jefflevesque5316 Рік тому +1

    Well done.....I learned a lot watching you get the best tone. I'll hop on over to get the Tom Mics...I have the SE8s and they are very very good. I'll go through your link.

    • @EdThorne
      @EdThorne  Рік тому

      Thanks, Jeff, I appreciate that!! 🙂 Good luck with the Tom mics!

  • @DatPlaya88
    @DatPlaya88 10 місяців тому +1

    Been rocking SE7’s for Tom. Mics….. man!!!

    • @EdThorne
      @EdThorne  10 місяців тому

      All the tone!

  • @PurpleMusicProductions
    @PurpleMusicProductions Рік тому +1

    I really like the sound of the kit through those mics. I almost fell off my couch when you said swap out the player, because of bad recordings lololol.
    I do not know how to mic drums as I do not have the capacity to accommodate them, but I learned a lot from watching this video. Many thanks.
    Cheers

    • @EdThorne
      @EdThorne  Рік тому +1

      You’re welcome. I’m glad it was helpful (and amusing) 🙂

  • @nikolayew
    @nikolayew Рік тому +1

    have the se8 pair. best OH mics ever!

    • @EdThorne
      @EdThorne  Рік тому

      Yeh, they’re very detailed and quick transient response.

    • @nikolayew
      @nikolayew Рік тому

      @@EdThorne I like how smooth they are on the cymbals without sounding dark.

  • @lawrencegreenwood4002
    @lawrencegreenwood4002 Рік тому +1

    How is there that much noise in the signal? Is that from the mic? Surely not at that high of an SPL. That's a bit worrying. @6:35

    • @EdThorne
      @EdThorne  Рік тому

      I don’t know where this noise came from, probably something silly in editing. The mics are not noisy at all!

  • @Jean-om1ok
    @Jean-om1ok 5 місяців тому

    Between these and the Audix dp7 which one would you go for

    • @EdThorne
      @EdThorne  5 місяців тому

      The Audix’s sound great, too, but the gooseneck D-Clamps are terrible and sag over time/with drums moving. The SEs are SOLID!

  • @3dogrecordingstudio628
    @3dogrecordingstudio628 Рік тому +1

    Hey Ed just curious are you still using sE drum mics? I'm looking to finish up my sE drum mic locker, so I can start recording drums properly. Always enjoy your videos. Thank you

    • @EdThorne
      @EdThorne  Рік тому +1

      I'll be honest, I'm using the Lewitt BeatKit Pro set atm with an Audix D6 on kick and JZ BT202/BB29s as overheads. The SEs are brilliant and I use them live.

    • @3dogrecordingstudio628
      @3dogrecordingstudio628 Рік тому +1

      @@EdThorne thank you for your honesty and I watched your video the other day on the JZ mics. Lewitt seems to be taking over the microphone world lately 😉 keep the videos coming brother.

    • @infojunkie4989
      @infojunkie4989 11 місяців тому +1

      ed, what would be your ultimate - money no object drum mic setup?

    • @EdThorne
      @EdThorne  11 місяців тому +1

      Kick D6 + a 47 of some kind (currently use the JZ V47), toms Lewitt’s, snare Josephson e22, hats I like the SE Dynacaster, overheads I love the JZ BB29s, rooms I’d like a tube mic of some kind. Just demod the Warm Audio CX12s and they sounded great!

    • @infojunkie4989
      @infojunkie4989 11 місяців тому

      @@EdThorne would be cool to do a mega drum mic shootout! I’ve seen it mentioned that the SA87T is a kick drum /overhead mic to be reconned with too.

  • @wrlightssounds3579
    @wrlightssounds3579 Рік тому +1

    If it's cheaper than audix, i'll try for it.

    • @EdThorne
      @EdThorne  Рік тому +1

      I love Audix mics (use the D6 all the time) but the goose-neck D-clamps are terrible (they come loose after a few uses and sag onto the drum). The SEs are very well-designed!!!

    • @wrlightssounds3579
      @wrlightssounds3579 Рік тому

      @@EdThorne yay! Thanks for the reply... 😄👍👍👍❤

    • @wrlightssounds3579
      @wrlightssounds3579 Рік тому

      @@EdThorne @EdThorne i don't know the pricing as of now sir, how much is the price difference for both of them. Audix dp7, Sennheiser e600 series, and in this video the SE. So many options right now with the technology evolving. And these 3 brands are my top of the list for now when it comes to drum mics. Maybe i should go for the audix or sennheiser bass drum mics, and the rest is just the option of what is cheaper of the three, coz they are almost the same on the upper kit like toms etc, except for that bass drum, the d6 and e602 is i prefer. Thanks.

  • @HR2635
    @HR2635 Рік тому +1

    they are good mics.. just remember that v-beat and v7x are the same sound wise. 100%. Same capsule and electronics. So if you like to save 50% on the tom mics, and have space for the larger body, then just buy v7x for toms.

    • @EdThorne
      @EdThorne  Рік тому +1

      Same capsule but I believe they've been set-up differently to cater for higher SPL levels, which creates a slightly different sound. I haven't A/B'd them though.

  • @celestialdrums486
    @celestialdrums486 2 роки тому +1

    Which is better, this or audix dp7?

    • @EdThorne
      @EdThorne  2 роки тому +2

      Good question. The Audix mics sound great but the D-clamp goose neck clicks suck! D6 over any kick mic ever! Rest is a matter of taste. I would compare them but someone stole my Audix mics…

    • @celestialdrums486
      @celestialdrums486 2 роки тому

      @@EdThorneI guess I’ll go with SE because of that clamp issue. Thanks for your feedback!

  • @1loveMusic2003
    @1loveMusic2003 Рік тому +1

    The mic is your first EQ

  • @matthewloncar9115
    @matthewloncar9115 5 місяців тому +2

    Overpriced Chinese product. Have seen them fail on people in live sound time and time again. Go buy a few se v7s and they’ll all sound different. Pray sweat doesn’t get into them. Moneys better spent on industry standards that’ll stand the test of time. It’s the flavour of the month just like Audix was, just like Heil was, etc. An sm57 is the most ubiquitous mic of all time. These are a fad that were cheap and have now gone up in price.