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I wanted to see how the 414 & SR78 measured up for overhead duties. Both work exceptionally well but with drastically different outcomes. I personally prefer the SR78′s. By design they roll off the lowend when not used as close spot mics. This is perfect when used with other individual drum mics. If one had to only use two mics, then the 414 would be a much fuller sound. With my setup I prefer the improved mid&high end clarity from the SR78′s when used in conjunction with others in a mix. Rides just sing with the sr78′s

AKG C 414 B-ULS vs Earthworks SR78 for drum overhead applications. by Rhythm In Mind

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Microphones

Sennheiser

• e602
• e609
• 4 x e604

Red

• Type-B R8 Bottle

Earthworks

• 2x SR78

Groovetube

• MD2

AKG

• 3×414′s

Audio-technica

• 2×4041′s
• PRO 35

Audix

• D1
• D2
• D3
• D4
• D6

Shure

• Beta 52
• Beta 56
• 3 x SM58

Mic Pres

• CLM Dynamics DB8000s
• John Hardy M1
• Seventh Circle Audio modular
• TC Electronic

Dynamics

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