Double Bass Good mic for both DB and electric bass

[bolo]

Truth is you can look at diagrams of frequency response but nothing beats actually trying stuff.

Search this forum a bit too if you haven't already. Most of these mics have been discussed in prior threads. There are also pictures and suggestions for various mic mounting methods (rubber bands, homemade clamps and goosenecks, the H-clamp), and lots of other real good related info here.

But ultimately like fingers said, which one makes the best sound for you is gonna be up to you. Pick one to start w/ as your baseline, then try others w/ your mind and your ears open.

 

[gribuski]

Truth is you can look at diagrams of frequency response but nothing beats actually trying stuff.

Point taken...guess I'm being too picky/analytical. I'm Just looking for other ideas, and want to understand the differences in gear before I start trying stuff out. I want to know why something sounds better, not just that it does.

Truth is, I've used many different mics recording and playing live on electric and never bothered asking what mic was being used...I just plugged in and played. And I don't think any occasion where my tone wasn't up to par was because of a mic - it was the player (as in: me). But, I know it's a more important to know what you're getting mic'ing an acoustic instrument.

 

[Marc Piane]

I think the other thing you need to look at then in what kind of music are you playing and at what volume.

Do you need a ton of off-axis rejection and a tight pattern? If so drum mics or vocal mics have always worked best for me. The best dynamic I think I used was a Beyerdynamic M-88. Unfortunately at $500 it does not sound $300 better than the Audix or the Shure I have.

If the volumes are lower you can get away with condensers.