I have a Gear One MK1000 and I haven't really explored using it yet as I normally just use my Beta 52. Glad to see your video comparison, as now I feel much more confident using it for gigs. Great video!
Yes, I've actually passed that mic on now, but damn that was a steal of a deal for a super great microphone. I constantly had sound guys asking what I had in my kick, and I would be embarrassed to tell them, but the sound speaks for itself.
I have a CAD Pro 7 pc mic set that I loan to our bands drummer. If I am playing, I use Audix D6, D4, D2 and an i5. I did just order a Behringer BA 19A today tho. I watched a couple of your reviews and decided to try it mixed with the D6 and see what happens.
I keep an Audio D6 in my gig bag now for any live situations. it's a great pre-eq'd mic so it's perfect for live settings. Save me time and effort dialing in a sound, in a studio I usually prefer something with a flat option as well though like the VKick or a Beta52
New subscriber and lifetime BETA 52 user. First off, excellent content, man. Each video is a nice look into the life of a remote and gigging drummer. Your gear (kits, cymbals, recording) sound good, your playing tasteful, and the videos are both informative and well-done. Excellent work and looking forward to more material! Second, I picked up the Behringer as a test for both live shows (where other members won’t kick the mic stand by accident) and as a test to see how it fairs against the BETA 91 (which the Behringer is kinda sorta a clone of). Considering the overwhelmingly positive reviews and the videos I’ve seen (including yours), I figured I’d give it a shot. I was, to be honest, BLOWN AWAY by how good the Behringer sounds. It’s so much better than the BETA 52 in terms of low end and clarity. Compared to the BETA 91, it’s tighter, less aggressive and “gain-y”, and more friendly with post production. The BETA 52 is more balanced but it’s too bulky for gigging and not as aggressive for heavier drums. The 91 is more aggressive but not as versatile, even with the EQ curve adjusted. I’d say that if you’re on a budget, the Behringer is a no-brainer. Get it, you won’t be disappointed. If you can afford the BETA 52 and/or 91, get that AND the Behringer. All these mics sound really good, but the Behringer is such a massive surprise that I can’t recommend it enough. **I’d mention that the Behringer is also sold as the t.bone BD 500 Beta overseas (via Thomann Music; same mic minus the LED light), but the t.bone is actually more expensive.**
Thanks for subscribing to the channel and your kind words. The Beta52 is the base line for any kick mic in my opinion, but I agree with you the BA19 is surprisingly amazing considering the price. I also love the LED light, as it lets me know without a doubt it's on and working, which I feel like maybe more Phantom powered mics should have? Anyways, hope you enjoy the future content coming, and I'll be sure to keep it coming on my end.
@@malonedrum Thanks for the reply, man! I’ll be looking forward to more releases from you. With that said, I’m definitely keeping the BETA 52, as it’s still a my go-to for most application. The Behringer will definitely be more for heavy applications and live. What’s surprising to me is how much the mid-scoop filter actually makes a difference. I heard more of a difference on the Behringer than I did the BETA 91 (on both great and okay monitors). For me, the true tests of the Behringer will be (1) sound quality with other clients and (2) long-term build and reliability. Considering how chunky and weighty it feels, I believe it’ll last a good long time. 👌
Thanks! I bought the BA19 just as the pandemic hit, but will finally be putting it through its paces in the next month or so. I previously have used a Heil PR40 inside the kick pointed at the beater, paired with an Audio Technica AT2020 outside the kick, covered with moving blankets. I actually got a great sound with that pair. I tried an MXL A55 Kicker at the time and hated it. I've since bought a Blue Kickball that sounds amazing on my bass amps, can't wait to hear it on kick. Your el cheapo kick mic was a surprise. Great video comparison, I really liked it.
It was the first drum mic I ever owned, so it set the bar pretty high, but yeah, I'm, pretty blown away at how it continues to still be a good sounding mic, even as I get the chance to use others as time has gone on.
The Gear One actually sounds pretty good! My favorite is the RE20, and I'd probably just bring an extra SM57 to gigs. I'd also like to see the AKG D112 and your SM7.
I liked the Behringer, V-kick, Beta 52 and Gear One the best. The Behringer seemed to have the most low end, but the Gear one the most attack. The V-kick and Beta 52 have a nice balance of both. The Re20 and SM57 just seem to have way too much mid range and lacking a bit of low end for this application. I'm sure both could sound great with some EQ. I've always lusted after an RE20, but based on this comparison, I'm glad I could never afford one and went for a PL 33 instead, and a BA 19A, lol. I also have a D112, but never really liked the way it sounds and it's a real pain to get it through a 5" port hole!
For me, when I record jazz, I prefer the RE20 because it's so neutral and allows me to more easily get the jazz tone, but some of the other mics are great specifically because they have a "pre-eq'd" sound.
I have the Beta, SE and sm57. I wouldn’t personally use the sm for Bass drum. I’ve had excellent results from both the 52 and v kick. But would say I’ve gotten better results quicker in recording with the v kick myself. Live i think these two are great options with the v kick perhaps getting a slight edge due to its options in slight eq switches on its housing.
I feel the same way, but I’m defense of including the SM57 in the demo, it was really more of a “control” in the experiment as it feels to me like the most universally accepted/used instrument microphone.
For this video, I tried to use the neutral settings. Classic, and no cut. Most of the time though, I use with the modern setting, and the cut. I think that's where it shines best for what I use it for.
I seriously think the BEHRINGER sounded the best for the punchiest and the lowest and overall solid sound. It did not sound hollow or weak. it sounds like to me what I would think it would sound like if I stuck my whole head inside of a kick drum LOL I guess that makes sense. I have the PreSonus dm7 mic kit and have yet to know what they actually sound like compared to the behringer to whom I swear by by every product that I have with the exception of an old tascam US-1800 and the PreSonus StudioLive Series III 32R rack mixer. other than that all of my peripherals and vocal mics and instrument mics and stage mics (with the exception of my PHENYX PTU-7000B 4 channel wireless mic system) basically long story short I swear by behringer
Behringer really has changed their image from the budget low-tier brand to being a trusted reliable product in the past 10-15 years. All while maintaining competitive prices.
@@malonedrum yes I totally agree and I tell you what my first purchase was the behringer B2 condenser microphone back in 2012 and I was very impressed and don't you know it's a unicorn because you can't find any behringer b2's and I still use it to this day you can get the behringer B2 pro C1 C2 C3 the C4 the c1u all kinds of vocal mics and whatever mic's but you can't get the B2 only the B2 pro
Pick up one of these mics here.... sE V Kick: sweetwater.sjv.io/c/5015118/937020/11319?prodsku=VKick&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FVKick--se-electronics-v-kick-dynamic-kick-drum-microphone&intsrc=PUI2_7338 Shure Beta52: sweetwater.sjv.io/c/5015118/937020/11319?prodsku=Beta52&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FBeta52--shure-beta-52a-supercardioid-dynamic-kick-drum-microphone&intsrc=PUI2_7338 EV RE20: sweetwater.sjv.io/c/5015118/937020/11319?prodsku=RE20&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FRE20--electro-voice-re20-broadcast-microphone-with-variable-d&intsrc=PUI2_7338 Shure SM57: sweetwater.sjv.io/c/5015118/937020/11319?prodsku=SM57&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FSM57--shure-sm57-cardioid-dynamic-instrument-microphone&intsrc=PUI2_7338 Behringer BA19a: amzn.to/3qqXitx
The reason I chose those mics is because the RE20 is a very universally used mic on kick drums, and the 57 is the best way to showcase how a tailored bass drum mic compares to what is the most versatile and universal mic on the market.
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I just picked up the Behringer BA19A and after trying it, I immediately sold my Beta 91A. It somehow sounds way better for 1/3 the price.
Yes, it’s amazingly great for the price.
@@malonedrum That mic has no business being as good as it is.
@@BeatsAndMeats Makes me think I should buy a second one just in case they stop making them!
I have a Gear One MK1000 and I haven't really explored using it yet as I normally just use my Beta 52. Glad to see your video comparison, as now I feel much more confident using it for gigs. Great video!
Yes, I've actually passed that mic on now, but damn that was a steal of a deal for a super great microphone. I constantly had sound guys asking what I had in my kick, and I would be embarrassed to tell them, but the sound speaks for itself.
another big kick drum used for years and still such a big kick mic is the AKG D 112. try that one.
That’s a great mic as well. If you send me one for free, I’ll test it out 🤣
I have a CAD Pro 7 pc mic set that I loan to our bands drummer. If I am playing, I use Audix D6, D4, D2 and an i5. I did just order a Behringer BA 19A today tho. I watched a couple of your reviews and decided to try it mixed with the D6 and see what happens.
I keep an Audio D6 in my gig bag now for any live situations. it's a great pre-eq'd mic so it's perfect for live settings. Save me time and effort dialing in a sound, in a studio I usually prefer something with a flat option as well though like the VKick or a Beta52
@@malonedrum I’ve watched like 5 of your videos. Good stuff!
@@rcb_matt Thanks Matt, always working on new content. Thanks for checking it out, and subscribe if you enjoy it!
Behringer takes the crown for this drum.
It’s def a suprise how well it performed in comparison to mics typically double or triple the price.
New subscriber and lifetime BETA 52 user. First off, excellent content, man. Each video is a nice look into the life of a remote and gigging drummer. Your gear (kits, cymbals, recording) sound good, your playing tasteful, and the videos are both informative and well-done. Excellent work and looking forward to more material!
Second, I picked up the Behringer as a test for both live shows (where other members won’t kick the mic stand by accident) and as a test to see how it fairs against the BETA 91 (which the Behringer is kinda sorta a clone of). Considering the overwhelmingly positive reviews and the videos I’ve seen (including yours), I figured I’d give it a shot.
I was, to be honest, BLOWN AWAY by how good the Behringer sounds. It’s so much better than the BETA 52 in terms of low end and clarity. Compared to the BETA 91, it’s tighter, less aggressive and “gain-y”, and more friendly with post production. The BETA 52 is more balanced but it’s too bulky for gigging and not as aggressive for heavier drums. The 91 is more aggressive but not as versatile, even with the EQ curve adjusted.
I’d say that if you’re on a budget, the Behringer is a no-brainer. Get it, you won’t be disappointed. If you can afford the BETA 52 and/or 91, get that AND the Behringer. All these mics sound really good, but the Behringer is such a massive surprise that I can’t recommend it enough.
**I’d mention that the Behringer is also sold as the t.bone BD 500 Beta overseas (via Thomann Music; same mic minus the LED light), but the t.bone is actually more expensive.**
Thanks for subscribing to the channel and your kind words. The Beta52 is the base line for any kick mic in my opinion, but I agree with you the BA19 is surprisingly amazing considering the price. I also love the LED light, as it lets me know without a doubt it's on and working, which I feel like maybe more Phantom powered mics should have? Anyways, hope you enjoy the future content coming, and I'll be sure to keep it coming on my end.
@@malonedrum Thanks for the reply, man! I’ll be looking forward to more releases from you. With that said, I’m definitely keeping the BETA 52, as it’s still a my go-to for most application. The Behringer will definitely be more for heavy applications and live. What’s surprising to me is how much the mid-scoop filter actually makes a difference. I heard more of a difference on the Behringer than I did the BETA 91 (on both great and okay monitors). For me, the true tests of the Behringer will be (1) sound quality with other clients and (2) long-term build and reliability. Considering how chunky and weighty it feels, I believe it’ll last a good long time. 👌
I was pleasantly surprised by the Gear One MK1000, sounded pretty good and balanced here.
I know! It was the first drum specific mic I ever bought, because it was so cheap, and I guess I didn’t know how good I had it for a long time
Thanks! I bought the BA19 just as the pandemic hit, but will finally be putting it through its paces in the next month or so. I previously have used a Heil PR40 inside the kick pointed at the beater, paired with an Audio Technica AT2020 outside the kick, covered with moving blankets. I actually got a great sound with that pair. I tried an MXL A55 Kicker at the time and hated it. I've since bought a Blue Kickball that sounds amazing on my bass amps, can't wait to hear it on kick. Your el cheapo kick mic was a surprise. Great video comparison, I really liked it.
BA19 is a great mic!
Very surprised about the Gear One MK1000. Thought it sounded great without any processing!
It was the first drum mic I ever owned, so it set the bar pretty high, but yeah, I'm, pretty blown away at how it continues to still be a good sounding mic, even as I get the chance to use others as time has gone on.
The Gear One actually sounds pretty good! My favorite is the RE20, and I'd probably just bring an extra SM57 to gigs. I'd also like to see the AKG D112 and your SM7.
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I liked the Behringer, V-kick, Beta 52 and Gear One the best. The Behringer seemed to have the most low end, but the Gear one the most attack. The V-kick and Beta 52 have a nice balance of both. The Re20 and SM57 just seem to have way too much mid range and lacking a bit of low end for this application. I'm sure both could sound great with some EQ. I've always lusted after an RE20, but based on this comparison, I'm glad I could never afford one and went for a PL 33 instead, and a BA 19A, lol. I also have a D112, but never really liked the way it sounds and it's a real pain to get it through a 5" port hole!
For me, when I record jazz, I prefer the RE20 because it's so neutral and allows me to more easily get the jazz tone, but some of the other mics are great specifically because they have a "pre-eq'd" sound.
I have the Beta, SE and sm57.
I wouldn’t personally use the sm for Bass drum. I’ve had excellent results from both the 52 and v kick. But would say I’ve gotten better results quicker in recording with the v kick myself. Live i think these two are great options with the v kick perhaps getting a slight edge due to its options in slight eq switches on its housing.
I feel the same way, but I’m defense of including the SM57 in the demo, it was really more of a “control” in the experiment as it feels to me like the most universally accepted/used instrument microphone.
What setting was the se mic on? Thanks for video. It’s helpful
For this video, I tried to use the neutral settings. Classic, and no cut. Most of the time though, I use with the modern setting, and the cut. I think that's where it shines best for what I use it for.
Thanks
I seriously think the BEHRINGER sounded the best for the punchiest and the lowest and overall solid sound. It did not sound hollow or weak. it sounds like to me what I would think it would sound like if I stuck my whole head inside of a kick drum LOL I guess that makes sense.
I have the PreSonus dm7 mic kit and have yet to know what they actually sound like compared to the behringer to whom I swear by by every product that I have with the exception of an old tascam US-1800 and the PreSonus StudioLive Series III 32R rack mixer. other than that all of my peripherals and vocal mics and instrument mics and stage mics (with the exception of my PHENYX PTU-7000B 4 channel wireless mic system) basically long story short I swear by behringer
Behringer really has changed their image from the budget low-tier brand to being a trusted reliable product in the past 10-15 years. All while maintaining competitive prices.
@@malonedrum yes I totally agree and I tell you what my first purchase was the behringer B2 condenser microphone back in 2012 and I was very impressed and don't you know it's a unicorn because you can't find any behringer b2's and I still use it to this day you can get the behringer B2 pro C1 C2 C3 the C4 the c1u all kinds of vocal mics and whatever mic's but you can't get the B2 only the B2 pro
@@WiKiTWoNKaWeCKoRDS I had many of the same when I started.
Pick up one of these mics here....
sE V Kick: sweetwater.sjv.io/c/5015118/937020/11319?prodsku=VKick&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FVKick--se-electronics-v-kick-dynamic-kick-drum-microphone&intsrc=PUI2_7338
Shure Beta52: sweetwater.sjv.io/c/5015118/937020/11319?prodsku=Beta52&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FBeta52--shure-beta-52a-supercardioid-dynamic-kick-drum-microphone&intsrc=PUI2_7338
EV RE20: sweetwater.sjv.io/c/5015118/937020/11319?prodsku=RE20&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FRE20--electro-voice-re20-broadcast-microphone-with-variable-d&intsrc=PUI2_7338
Shure SM57: sweetwater.sjv.io/c/5015118/937020/11319?prodsku=SM57&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fdetail%2FSM57--shure-sm57-cardioid-dynamic-instrument-microphone&intsrc=PUI2_7338
Behringer BA19a: amzn.to/3qqXitx
Behringer 19a setting?
I believe just the stand, no cut/boost
The BA19 sounded best to me but it was well inside the drum so hard to know if the placement was the secret.
RE20 and the 57 need to go. They are too boxy and make it hard to compare the BA19A with the other mics.
The reason I chose those mics is because the RE20 is a very universally used mic on kick drums, and the 57 is the best way to showcase how a tailored bass drum mic compares to what is the most versatile and universal mic on the market.