Earthworks QTC1's on Drum Overheads?

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I'm not familiar with Earthworks pre, but use the QTC's as my kit mics.
There is enough level on a hot kit, feeding directly into the A/D (no
pre at all) that in-line pads can be needed. If the pre can't dump ten
to fifteen db, in-lines' might be handy.
Wayne

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they should be fine
--Lou Gimenez
The Music Lab
2" 24track w all the Goodies
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> From: EricK <eric@raw-tracks.com>
> Newsgroups: rec.audio.pro
> Date: Fri, 13 May 2005 18:56:54 -0500
> Subject: Earthworks QTC1's on Drum Overheads?
>
> I have an opportunity to borrow a pair of Earthworks QTC1's for my next
> session. I would like to use them as drum overheads on a Rock drum kit.
> I have seen many references that the QTC1 is designed for quieter sound
> sources. The stated specs say they will take 142dB max. To me, that
> seems like enough SPL handling capability to work fine on a Rock Kit.
> Anyone have first hand experience with these mics on a rock kit?
>
> I also could get a pair of SRO's or possibly a pair of their new TC25's.
> I only have had experience with a pair of TC30's on a kit, and loved it.
> I would like to get back to what I've heard with the TC30's, but I won't
> have a pair at my disposal.
>
> I will also be borrowing the Earthworks 2 channel mic pre. I figure I
> will use that in conjunction with the mics.
>
> I would appreciate any input anyone has to offer on the choices I have
> at hand. I would rather not spend a whole lot of time experimenting, as
> time will be at a premium at this session.
>
> --
> Eric
>
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Never used the QTC1s, but I did do a jazz session with the 40k's. Liked
it; the ride cut through without being harsh.

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The pre is transparent, fast (for some reason, the Blackmers were into the
high slew rate thing) and accurate. Go for it.

--
Dave Martin
Java Jive Studio
Nashville, TN
www.javajivestudio.com


"wayne" <cathousesound@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:1116098876.971913.236630@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> I'm not familiar with Earthworks pre, but use the QTC's as my kit mics.
> There is enough level on a hot kit, feeding directly into the A/D (no
> pre at all) that in-line pads can be needed. If the pre can't dump ten
> to fifteen db, in-lines' might be handy.
> Wayne
>