First of all, I need this player to demo every drum and kit I’m interested. Great playing / dynamics and versatility. Awesome comparison vid - thank you!
The micros are good for that punchy focused attack. But the D2/D4 just have more life to them. The sound breathes. The micro is ideal for live situations because it really lets the attack cut, but its missing the finesse of the lower end. For studio, definitely the larger mics.
The Micro D sounds more natural to me. It also has a wider pickup pattern, allowing more bleed, but what does leak in sounds considerably better than the D2/D4. For cases where the absolute most flexibility is concerned I'd take the D2/D4. For instances where the drums already sound good and the player is solid and consistent I would take the Micro D any day.
Well, I like the D2 on the floor tom because of the low end response (which is one of the main reasons I love the D series in general) and the Micros sound great on everything else, with a lot of clarity and definition that gives a ton of attack without sounding to crispy. I would have loved to have seen a section where the drummer was doing something like some blast beasts while just absolutely smashing the cymbals to see what kind of bleed I can expect out of the Micros (I don't love blast beats, but it's usually a good indicator of what they will sound like when a drummer doesn't have a good sense of touch and balance between cymbals and drums, which 90% of drummers don't) If the Micros had the same low end on the floor tom, I would definitely prefer them all the way around. I wonder if this is something that a little EQ would fix in the mix? Does anyone own them and can tell me? I'm interested in picking up a set of drum mics for live work but also want to be able to use them in the studio as well. I especially love the thought of having the smallest footprint possible with drum mics, especially on rim mounted mics and the D series is a little on the big side, even though they are built like tanks and I have used them a lot and love them for live work. My other question is how durable are the micros? Can they take a direct hit and keep on trucking? Because the I know that the D Series can and even though the Micro D's are small, they will still eventually get hit sometime. As a sound guy, I know that this is inevitable. Great playing by the way, I like it. Keep up the good work.
The Micro D for sure. I'm just imagining them on lower tuned timbales (more traditional) and other instruments where you don't necessarily want as much of the low end accentuated.
Excellent drummer, for me the condenser micro-Ds sound better, more "hi-fi" if you will. The dynamics D2 and D4 are good mics for the price but a bit less studio quality. Condenser mics (that need 48 volts to operate) will always sound crisper and more 'full range'. I just swapped all my D2s and D4s for Beyerdynamic TG-D58C units (also condensers) and they sound fantastic.
For listeners, don't let the "clarity" of micro condenser mics fool you. It's just extra high end, which you can get out of dynamic mics, by adding more high end in the eq. "Clarity" is an over glorified myth when it comes to microphones, because it's impossible to capture sound 100% accurately, due to every microphone in the world having a unique color/voice. So rather than drop a small fortune on micro condenser mics for the "sonic transparency" that the manufacturer tries to sell you on (I'm looking at you, Earthworks), you should do your research, and get what offers the closest to the sound your after, for the the most cost effective you can get. If it is micro condensers you need, then one thing I'll say about the micro d's, they're mostly encased within the mount it utilizes, so in the accidental case where you hit the mic, you'll probably hit the mount, rather than the mic itself (can't really say the same for the DM20s or the Beta 91s).
Love the transient sound and attack on the Micro-D. A lot less rejection than the dynamic mics though, so wouldn't really work with a metal drummer's cymballs.
I'd think so. A lot of guys use condenser mics on their snares, and all the people using Earthworks use the DM20 on their snares. The Micro D is pretty much the Audix equivalent to the DM20, so, I'd say it'd sound pretty good. But it all boils down to preference really
Killer player! Came for the mic comparison, stayed for the grooves.
Came for the mics, stayed for the drumming. Nice playing .. very nice playing
First of all, I need this player to demo every drum and kit I’m interested. Great playing / dynamics and versatility. Awesome comparison vid - thank you!
The micros are good for that punchy focused attack. But the D2/D4 just have more life to them. The sound breathes. The micro is ideal for live situations because it really lets the attack cut, but its missing the finesse of the lower end. For studio, definitely the larger mics.
D2/D4 for me. Fuller sound to my ears
I'm ill-equipped to distinguish but it sounds to me that the Micro D is a bit brighter with more attack while the D2 and D4 has more overall warmth.
The Micro D sounds more natural to me. It also has a wider pickup pattern, allowing more bleed, but what does leak in sounds considerably better than the D2/D4. For cases where the absolute most flexibility is concerned I'd take the D2/D4. For instances where the drums already sound good and the player is solid and consistent I would take the Micro D any day.
I've got a micro d. It works good.
@@CoomerGremlinDGGfan i read this and took it to a different level.... me too :( haha
Monster drummer 🤘 love the micro Ds but the others sounded good too! Audix is the way to go for drum mics imo
I'd love to hear both the D2/D4 mixed with the Micro D's. I think it would sound awesome
Well, I like the D2 on the floor tom because of the low end response (which is one of the main reasons I love the D series in general) and the Micros sound great on everything else, with a lot of clarity and definition that gives a ton of attack without sounding to crispy. I would have loved to have seen a section where the drummer was doing something like some blast beasts while just absolutely smashing the cymbals to see what kind of bleed I can expect out of the Micros (I don't love blast beats, but it's usually a good indicator of what they will sound like when a drummer doesn't have a good sense of touch and balance between cymbals and drums, which 90% of drummers don't) If the Micros had the same low end on the floor tom, I would definitely prefer them all the way around. I wonder if this is something that a little EQ would fix in the mix? Does anyone own them and can tell me? I'm interested in picking up a set of drum mics for live work but also want to be able to use them in the studio as well. I especially love the thought of having the smallest footprint possible with drum mics, especially on rim mounted mics and the D series is a little on the big side, even though they are built like tanks and I have used them a lot and love them for live work. My other question is how durable are the micros? Can they take a direct hit and keep on trucking? Because the I know that the D Series can and even though the Micro D's are small, they will still eventually get hit sometime. As a sound guy, I know that this is inevitable. Great playing by the way, I like it. Keep up the good work.
Should have had a link to purchase in the description. I’m interested in the pricing of these microphones, mounting fixtures, and cables.
great all around! dudes a beast!
The Micro D for sure. I'm just imagining them on lower tuned timbales (more traditional) and other instruments where you don't necessarily want as much of the low end accentuated.
The drummer was great. Well done, sir!
Excellent drummer, for me the condenser micro-Ds sound better, more "hi-fi" if you will. The dynamics D2 and D4 are good mics for the price but a bit less studio quality. Condenser mics (that need 48 volts to operate) will always sound crisper and more 'full range'. I just swapped all my D2s and D4s for Beyerdynamic TG-D58C units (also condensers) and they sound fantastic.
Killer playing🔥
That Overhead is facing the wrong direction😂 With the C214s the AKG Logo and the Silver Grill is the Front side.
Ace drumming!
For listeners, don't let the "clarity" of micro condenser mics fool you. It's just extra high end, which you can get out of dynamic mics, by adding more high end in the eq. "Clarity" is an over glorified myth when it comes to microphones, because it's impossible to capture sound 100% accurately, due to every microphone in the world having a unique color/voice. So rather than drop a small fortune on micro condenser mics for the "sonic transparency" that the manufacturer tries to sell you on (I'm looking at you, Earthworks), you should do your research, and get what offers the closest to the sound your after, for the the most cost effective you can get. If it is micro condensers you need, then one thing I'll say about the micro d's, they're mostly encased within the mount it utilizes, so in the accidental case where you hit the mic, you'll probably hit the mount, rather than the mic itself (can't really say the same for the DM20s or the Beta 91s).
Good stuff dude! I enjoyed the presentation.
Love the transient sound and attack on the Micro-D. A lot less rejection than the dynamic mics though, so wouldn't really work with a metal drummer's cymballs.
What's the snare model? It sounds awesome..
What interface did you use ??🔥🔥
These D's look loike D2 ?? I know them D as very small Condeners.
Bro.... the tone is YOU
what kind of mic was used on the kick ?
I thought you were going to mic up all the toms with d2s, and then do it again with d4s, hence the term vs. 🤨🇺🇸
hey mate wondering what you used for your snare mic
This guy needs to play every Memphis Drum Shop gear demo vid. I'd buy every cymbal he touched 😂
Micro D's have a little edge over the D2/D4 IMHO.
duuude your pocket!!!!! sheeesh
Would a Micro D be good for snare ?
I'd think so. A lot of guys use condenser mics on their snares, and all the people using Earthworks use the DM20 on their snares. The Micro D is pretty much the Audix equivalent to the DM20, so, I'd say it'd sound pretty good. But it all boils down to preference really
@@jareddoran6605 thanks
D4 full low end
I dont really notice too big of meaningful difference. Size rules. Micro d for those fast death speed rolls!
like the others said, stopped by for the mics, stayed for the drummer... who are you, where is your channel?
Why cant we ever have a metal drummer lol
What mic was used on the kick??