AEA R92
Ribbon
Figure Eight
Beckett says: "I like it on electric guitar amps. On the front side of the mic, it sort of puts across on agressive sound. On the back side, it's got this smooth thing that flatters vocalists who sing jazz standards."
Mojo Pie says: "It sort of imparts an 'organ' sound to acoustic guitar on the front of the mic."
AKG D 3400
Dynamic Neodymium
Cardioid
80 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency Response
Beckett says: "It's hard to find mic as its discontinued. I like it for hi-hat."
Mojo Pie says: "Please note our sarcasm here. How many discontinued mics have we raised the prices on by telling you about how good they are? Here we go again."
AKG C 452 EB
Small Diaphragm Condenser
Cardioid
75 Hz, 150 Hz High Pass Filter
Beckett says: "It's similar to a Shure SM81 but a little brighter. I like it as an overhead for drums. I suggest moving it back from the kit two or three feet and angling it in the drums to get less of the toms and more of the cymbals. I like it as a room mic."
Mojo Pie says: "This one goes in the discontinued category as well."
AKG D 112
Dynamic
Cardioid
Beckett says: "It's a low frequency mic with lots of proximity. It's all right for kick drum in a rock music setting. You get less note and more beater if that's what you like."
Page 2 of Steve Beckett's mic guide
AEA R92