Best mic for a 410 cab?

[O.j. Malm]

What do you think is the best mic for a 410 cab?

 

[Dave W]

I wouldn't worry about the speaker configuration unless it was a 3 way cab or something different that was a pain to mic.

Do you have a budget in mind?
How about it's intended use?

I like the EV RE20 and a Heil PR40. Many use an SM57/58 in conjunction with a DI, others use bass drum mics. It all depends on what you want from a mic

 

[JimmyM]

My favorite mics for cabs are the EV RE20, Heil PR40, Sennheiser MD-421, and Beyer M88. If you're on a budget, though, AKG P2 for $100 rocks.

 

[O.j. Malm]

I' m considering a SM57 instrument mic.

 

[JimmyM]

I' m considering a SM57 instrument mic.

They're good as long as you have a DI supplying lows with it, but they're too light on lows to be your only source for bass as far as I'm concerned. AKG P2 is same price as a 57 and is better for bass, although you can use a 57 for other things and it's a really good mic to have, too.

 

[TonyP-]

RE20 is another safe bet...
I love it.

 

[songwriter21]

Our FOH man likes Shure's Beta52A. I used to use an Audix A6, but he thought it colored my tone too much.

 

[songwriter21]

What I hear in my in-ears, is what it sounds like out front.

 

[gsusmood]

I tried 57's and yes lack on low end. Tried audix and they work on kicks drums better than a bass cab cause of the cut on the mids(personal taste I like mids growly stuff). I do have a certain attention for the beta52A but am definitely waiting to get a audio technica ATM25.

 

[Downunderwonder]

Akg P2 is only $100, nice smooth response, plenty of low end, total bargain. It needs a $2 3/8 to 5/8 converter for the mic mount as it's plastic. AKGP2 FTW.

 

[BBKINGBASS]

AKG P2 sounds terrific. Bought one and use it all the time. I used to use a 57 but this thing is complete tonal spectrum and its flat eq.

 

[seamonkey]

Lack of bottom can be mic placement. Move the mic far enough back to get the port and cone, or use to two mics, one for the port, one for the cone. If the 4x10 has a tweeter, add another mic. Move the cone mic around to different positions, between the dust cap and the cone edge there is a wide variation in frequency spectrum. Singers don't go as low and loud as a bass, a vocal mic can get overdriven at bass frequencies say 100hz and lower.

 

[Downunderwonder]

You can't pull a mic back to catch port on a live stage. You need a mic that catches enough low off the cone when set close. AkgP2 is such a mic.

 

[dmac1961]

Our FOH man likes Shure's Beta52A. I used to use an Audix A6, but he thought it colored my tone too much.

Ever seen a soundman dial in a kick drum....boost the lows, boost the highs and cut the mids. That's what a Beta 52 does automatically. I guess that's ok if scooped mids is your thing. Personally, I would go with a flatter mic.

 

[SGT. BAKER]

I find interesting the Senheiser 421 by his response. It has a filter of 5 positions, and it gives too much posibilities. It has a hard diafragma, and works well at hard volume speakers, even in live situations.

I like too the Sure sm 57. It´s a bright response that goes well for the 10 inches speakers.

You can use the AKG 112 too, or a Beyer Dynamic (I don´t remember exactly if was the M80).

 

[RoadRanger]

+1 on the AKG P2 - I bought one based upon the recommendations here and it's awesome! I use a quick disconnect for it to get around the "plastic threads" issue.

 

[songwriter21]

Our FOH guy miking my cab, is simply to add a little warmth to my DI'd tone. My DI'd tone is the heart of my tone, with a good dose of cutting mids, as I have that "GK slice".