Why is EVERYONE Using These SE Drum Mics?

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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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CHAPTERS:
0:00 SE Electronic V-Pack Arena Drum Microphones + SE7 Condenser Mics
0:25 NAMM-Tec Award-Winning Microphones
1:03 BUILD QUALITY
2:48 The DRUM KIT & PREAMPS Used to Record the Audio
3:41 The V-KICK MIC & HOW IT SOUNDS
4:43 The V-BEAT TOM MIC & HOW IT SOUNDS
6:02 The V7X SNARE MIC & HOW IT SOUNDS
7:07 THE IMPORTANCE OF DRUM MIC PLACEMENT
7:48 SE8 and SE7 CONDENSER MICROPHONES
9:48 FULL KIT AUDIO EXAMPLES
11:03 ANALYSIS, OVERVIEW & OUTRO

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@bobisadrummer Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@AvatarJillian 5 ай бұрын

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.

@martinsmith3187 2 жыл бұрын

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

@EdThorne 2 жыл бұрын

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

@pastilance1 Жыл бұрын

Another outstanding and in-depth review mate, cheers!

@Espresso101 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 😋

@OmarAguilarDrums Жыл бұрын

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

@EdThorne Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Omar. Hopefully it was helpful.

@bestkoreanjesus 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@michaelkatgerman168 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for explaining Microphone technique Nice and crisp :)

@EdThorne 2 жыл бұрын

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 🙂

@DennisBergDrums Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@nicholasnadi666 2 ай бұрын

Great review, good job!

@waynebaker2452 2 жыл бұрын

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

@crackers472 11 ай бұрын

Man, this is a great video. Subscribed!

@EdThorne 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@InYourDreams-Andia Жыл бұрын

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!

@cooperhills 2 жыл бұрын

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

@EdThorne 2 жыл бұрын

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

@cooperhills 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ddandrade 2 жыл бұрын

Ace work Ed!

@EdThorne 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, buddy. 🤘

@Joshstix95 8 ай бұрын

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

@EdThorne 8 ай бұрын

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

@DatPlaya88 10 ай бұрын

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

@EdThorne 10 ай бұрын

All the tone!

@jefflevesque5316 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@PurpleMusicProductions Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@nikolayew Жыл бұрын

have the se8 pair. best OH mics ever!

@EdThorne Жыл бұрын

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

@nikolayew Жыл бұрын

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

@Jean-om1ok 5 ай бұрын

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

@EdThorne 5 ай бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

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

@EdThorne Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@lawrencegreenwood4002 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@HR2635 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.

@wrlightssounds3579 Жыл бұрын

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

@EdThorne Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@wrlightssounds3579 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@celestialdrums486 2 жыл бұрын

Which is better, this or audix dp7?

@EdThorne 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@1loveMusic2003 Жыл бұрын

The mic is your first EQ

@EdThorne Жыл бұрын

100%

@matthewloncar9115 6 ай бұрын

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.

@gillihansmobilewelding 3 ай бұрын

I agree, except replace the 57 with a 58.😂