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Old 06-01-2004, 06:08 PM
oedipus_complex oedipus_complex is offline
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Default Hi Hat Mic

Whats the general opinion of the best high hat mic?

AKG 414?
AT 4041?
Rode NT5?
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Old 06-01-2004, 07:47 PM
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Out of those three, AT 4041 without a doubt.
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Old 06-01-2004, 08:29 PM
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I love my AKG C451B for hats.
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Old 06-02-2004, 07:49 PM
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the NT5, totally.
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Old 06-02-2004, 08:10 PM
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Really, the NT5...i wasn't really impressed by it much in general...actually a little depressed by it...but I can see, thinking back to how it performed on other sources, how it might be an excellent choice for HH. I'll have to try it out again.
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Old 06-03-2004, 09:26 AM
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Actually I'm just kidding, I couldn't resist. I like the 4041 out of those choices, have a look at the AT4051 (that's the pre-amp / capsule combination) my one gripe with the 4041 is that it doesn't have a pad. you really need it when micing a HiHat. I also like the 451b (which does have a pad)
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Old 06-03-2004, 09:34 AM
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Old 06-03-2004, 04:59 PM
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Yeah I'm liking the look of the 451B too, I'll have to try get my hands on one
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Old 06-03-2004, 07:57 PM
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I hate all of those on hats. For me it's a Neumann KM184 all the way.

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Old 06-03-2004, 08:19 PM
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Agree with the KM184 as well. Another mic that fits the purpose and has a very flat response is the Shure SM81. I think one of the keys with Hihat mics is to avoid anything that has a midrange bump in the frequency response curve. These bumps make the hihat sound harsh or like it's clanging.

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