When the going gets tough, should the tough get a Sennheisers drum kit microphone set?
Sennheiser have put together a very practical package of drum mics which work very well in both live and studio applications. The purpose-built MD504s deliver a full-sized dynamic mic sound, yet are almost as unobtrusive as some of the more vulnerable miniature drum mics currently available, while the tough rim clips keep them firmly in position. Their sensitivity is only slightly below that of the larger MD421, and the tone is close to what you’d expect from something like a Shure SM57. The MD421 has always been a good kick drum mic, combining bite with punch, and although some engineers prefer other mics for specific kick sounds, the MD421 provides a well-balanced basic sound, which lends itself well to different EQ treatments. It’s probably true to say that the MD421 is still one of the best dynamic mics around, and it manages to sound great in all kinds of applications, from kick and tom miking to lead vocals. I must admit to being rather surprised by the ME64/K6Ps which not only d
