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From: Sean Conolly on 25 Mar 2010 18:35
"JWald" <wldj4(a)grics.net> wrote in message
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> Evidently I blew out the element on my D6 by placing it just insde the
> reso head hole. I've sent it in for repair, and while talking to the dude
> at Audix, he mentioned that that is not the best spot; claims all that air
> isn't good on the equipment. It sounded decent out front, and I really
> liked it in my IEM's, but he suggests placement deeper in the drum, close
> to the shell with the element aimed at the beater. Basically, keep it out
> of the way of the air blast. My D6 is used on 20, 22, and 24 inch kicks
> for a weekend warrior rock cover band. On occasion, I also use a D112 and
> a Beta 52. Any other suggestions? Thanks.

Hey Jeff,

I've been using my D6 like that for years with no apparent damage to the
mic.

However, I also decided that there was no point in placing the mic for a
huge thump, if I then ended up having to limit and dial out most of the
thump because of clipping. I started putting the mic several inches inside
the hole and got a better sound, just because I didn't have to process it so
much.

I got tired of the mic stand getting knocked over, or the mic slipping out
of the clip, so now I'm using an interal mount and an old Oktava clip. I
can't say it sounds any better or worse, but it stays put no matter what
happens.

Sean


From: JWald on 25 Mar 2010 19:02


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"Sean Conolly" <sjconolly_98(a)yaaho.com> wrote in message
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> "JWald" <wldj4(a)grics.net> wrote in message
> news:hob74n0bao(a)enews6.newsguy.com...
>> Evidently I blew out the element on my D6 by placing it just insde the
>> reso head hole. I've sent it in for repair, and while talking to the dude
>> at Audix, he mentioned that that is not the best spot; claims all that
>> air isn't good on the equipment. It sounded decent out front, and I
>> really liked it in my IEM's, but he suggests placement deeper in the
>> drum, close to the shell with the element aimed at the beater. Basically,
>> keep it out of the way of the air blast. My D6 is used on 20, 22, and 24
>> inch kicks for a weekend warrior rock cover band. On occasion, I also use
>> a D112 and a Beta 52. Any other suggestions? Thanks.
>
> Hey Jeff,
>
> I've been using my D6 like that for years with no apparent damage to the
> mic.
>
> However, I also decided that there was no point in placing the mic for a
> huge thump, if I then ended up having to limit and dial out most of the
> thump because of clipping. I started putting the mic several inches inside
> the hole and got a better sound, just because I didn't have to process it
> so much.
>
> I got tired of the mic stand getting knocked over, or the mic slipping out
> of the clip, so now I'm using an interal mount and an old Oktava clip. I
> can't say it sounds any better or worse, but it stays put no matter what
> happens.
>
> Sean
>
>
Sean,
Thanks for the tip. I don't know what the deal is with that D6. I guess
we'll see how it holds up after the repair. I'm not hard on my stuff, so I'm
surprised it went so quickly. Audix told me that they usually see mic
trouble from big hitters. I don't think I qualify for the title.
I built an internal mounting system too, but I haven't used it in awhile. I
will take some pictures to post ifn' you're interested. BTW, what happened
to rmmp? I check it all the time, but it's in sad shape.


--
J Wald
--
"Can't do it Sally"
Tom Hagen
Godfather I


From: Rupert on 25 Mar 2010 19:46
On Mar 25, 3:35 pm, "Sean Conolly" <sjconolly...(a)yaaho.com> wrote:
> "JWald" <wl...(a)grics.net> wrote in message
>
> news:hob74n0bao(a)enews6.newsguy.com...
>
> > Evidently I blew out the element on my D6 by placing it just insde the
> > reso head hole. I've sent it in for repair, and while talking to the dude
> > at Audix, he mentioned that that is not the best spot; claims all that air
> > isn't good on the equipment. It sounded decent out front, and I really
> > liked it in my IEM's, but he suggests placement deeper in the drum, close
> > to the shell with the element aimed at the beater. Basically, keep it out
> > of the way of the air blast. My D6 is used on 20, 22, and 24 inch kicks
> > for a weekend warrior rock cover band. On occasion, I also use a D112 and
> > a Beta 52. Any other suggestions? Thanks.
>
> Hey Jeff,
>
> I've been using my D6 like that for years with no apparent damage to the
> mic.
>
> However, I also decided that there was no point in placing the mic for a
> huge thump, if I then ended up having to limit and dial out most of the
> thump because of clipping. I started putting the mic several inches inside
> the hole and got a better sound, just because I didn't have to process it so
> much.
>
> I got tired of the mic stand getting knocked over, or the mic slipping out
> of the clip, so now I'm using an interal mount and an old Oktava clip. I
> can't say it sounds any better or worse, but it stays put no matter what
> happens.
>
> Sean

One of the good things about the D6 is that it's not overly sensitive
to placement in terms of what it "hears". Not to say it doesn't make a
difference, but I've experience much more drastic changes in the drum
sound with other kick mics "of the day".

Rupert
From: JWald on 25 Mar 2010 19:49
George,
With my application, and with my meager gear, does it make sense to try the
sm91? Am I going to get to use what its' got, so to speak?
$ vs result you know. Thanks.

--
J Wald
--
"Can't do it Sally"
Tom Hagen
Godfather I
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"George's Pro Sound Co." <bmoas(a)yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>
> "JWald" <wldj4(a)grics.net> wrote in message
> news:hob74n0bao(a)enews6.newsguy.com...
>> Evidently I blew out the element on my D6 by placing it just insde the
>> reso head hole. I've sent it in for repair, and while talking to the dude
>> at Audix, he mentioned that that is not the best spot; claims all that
>> air isn't good on the equipment. It sounded decent out front, and I
>> really liked it in my IEM's, but he suggests placement deeper in the
>> drum, close to the shell with the element aimed at the beater. Basically,
>> keep it out of the way of the air blast. My D6 is used on 20, 22, and 24
>> inch kicks for a weekend warrior rock cover band. On occasion, I also use
>> a D112 and a Beta 52. Any other suggestions? Thanks.
>>
>> --
>> J Wald
>>
>> "You can lead a horticulture, but you can't make her think.... "
> I am sure audix will be very interested in everything you can tell them, I
> have 3 d6's in service each working a couple of times a week and I did
> lose a grill screen due to rough handleing but nothing near a blow out ,
> even when doing "Poison" the d6 has been a excellent mic, when I want to
> break balls I couple it with a beta 91
> the b52 and the d112 are kick mics I would not even bother to read the ad
> copy, they both are truly that bad(IMO)
> George
>


From: George's Pro Sound Co. on 25 Mar 2010 23:45

"JWald" <wldj4(a)grics.net> wrote in message
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> George,
> With my application, and with my meager gear, does it make sense to try
> the sm91? Am I going to get to use what its' got, so to speak?
> $ vs result you know. Thanks.
>
I can't answer that
I already owned a b91 when I got my first d6 as part of a audix drum mic
kit, in the kit were 2xd2 1xd3 1xd4 1xd6 and 2x scx-1's
as well as several of the "d-vices"
George


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