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[Dave Pluke]

For example one of the cheap figure-8 ribbon mics...

Any thoughts ?

Definitely NOT a ribbon/figure 8 pickup pattern, in that situation.  Unless you used a shield to attenuate the back side.  Even then...

SDC would be the way to go, in my book.  Consider mic'ing underneath the cymbals, rather than overhead, to limit bleed.

Dave

[Daniel Mauric]

Thanks everyone for the comments.
After some more research, I do have another question, it's a bit above my planned budget, but perhaps a single Beyer M160 could be a good choice.
It's a ribbon but hyper cardioid, and thus should have good off axis rejection. It's also a bit darker and adds color but allegedly this could be beneficial for taming cymbals.
Any thoughts on M160 or should I just go with one of cheaper SDC ?

[Caleb Dueck]

Thanks everyone for the comments.
After some more research, I do have another question, it's a bit above my planned budget, but perhaps a single Beyer M160 could be a good choice.
It's a ribbon but hyper cardioid, and thus should have good off axis rejection. It's also a bit darker and adds color but allegedly this could be beneficial for taming cymbals.
Any thoughts on M160 or should I just go with one of cheaper SDC ?

Personal opinion, but I want the most accurate sound from the source.  From there I can tweak as desired.  The exception are sources that have a "sound", which are typically electric guitar amps and kick drum. 

It never hurts to have multiple types of mics, and especially not just budget-buster level.  Good SDC mics are nearly universal, while good ribbons are more niche. 

[Justice C. Bigler]

Thanks everyone for the comments.
After some more research, I do have another question, it's a bit above my planned budget, but perhaps a single Beyer M160 could be a good choice.
It's a ribbon but hyper cardioid, and thus should have good off axis rejection. It's also a bit darker and adds color but allegedly this could be beneficial for taming cymbals.
Any thoughts on M160 or should I just go with one of cheaper SDC ?

We used 4 Beyer M130s close miced, mounted underneath the cymbals. Sounded pretty darn good and we have a couple of VERY hard hitting drummers.

[jamesheyser]

I'm trying to pick an overhead mic for a rock band in clubs with not particularly good sounding rooms. IOW I'd like something that will not pick up too much of room and bleed from bass/guitar amps.
I started looking at cardioid SDC mics, but lately I wonder if perhaps something different might work too. For example one of the cheap figure-8 ribbon mics, or even a Beyerdynamic M201 dynamic hyper-cardioid.

Any thoughts ?

Shure Beta 58's are amazing for this. I use them on small stages where bleed is an issue.  Bright and a tight pickup pattern.


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