Re: Miking Gear?
Originally Posted by
itchie
I went to the effort of making a shopping list for you
Behringer EUROLIVE B212D x2 $551.98
Mackie 1202-VLZ3 Compact Mixer - 120V $269.99
Musician's Gear Lo-Z Microphone Cable 20 FT 10-Pack $39.99
Shure DMK57-52 Drum Mic Kit $399.99
Behringer C-2 Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Pair $59.99
total $1321.94 + shipping tax etc
That's a solid list for his budget. The Behringer speakers are surprisingly good for their price point. You might want to look at Altos as well. They are similarly priced, but supposedly have even better sound. I can't vouch for the Behringer mics.
I would actually get a mixer with more mic inputs so you have more flexibility in the future. In terms of budget mixers, Behingers aren't bad.
In terms of micing I'd lean towards two overheads, kick, and snare, unless you are doing big venues and big outdoor shows. I used to close mic everything, but more recently have been using a simpler setup because I get a more "natural" sound.
Going back to the powered versus passive speaker discussion, the price usually ends up the same up front. However, using active speakers makes the system simpler to upgrade for more volume. Just add more speakers. You can rent if need be, etc.. If you use amps and passive, upgrading involves getting speakers and amps.
I also find setup easier with powered stuff personally.
Jesse
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