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The AKG C 430 microphone is intended for overhead miking in pro environments. This extremely compact mic allows for a low profile on the drum kit without compromising audio quality. 20Hz - 20kHz frequency range. Cardioid polar pattern. Requires phantom power.

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AKG C 430 Overhead Microphone

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Average of 4 User Ratings

Overall

Overall: 9.50

Quality

Quality: 9.75

Features

Features: 9.25

Value

Value: 9.50

Customer Reviews

Overall

Overall: 10

Quality

Quality: 10

Features

Features: 10

Value

Value: 10

AWESOME
Posted by Tree from California on May 23, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Pro drummer
Reviewer's Play Style: hard rock, metal
This mic will pick up all of the subtle tonal qualities of cymbals and effects in either a studio or live setting. This is a killer mic!

Overall

Overall: 10

Quality

Quality: 10

Features

Features: 10

Value

Value: 10

The best sound for your buck
Posted by Dennis from Lansing, MI on Mar 26, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: for the drums at church
Reviewer's Play Style: gosple
The word for this mic is WOW. It is well worth the mouny. the best overhead mic, I have used.

Overall

Overall: 10

Quality

Quality: 10

Features

Features: 8

Value

Value: 10

Everything you need for an overhead mic!
Posted by Ryan Ray from Las Vegas, NV on Dec 8, 2006
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Recording Engineer, Active Musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock
I own four of these and use them exclusively for Overhead Drum Mics. This microphone catches the overheads perfectly, with a clean and crisp sound. I can also see these being used for room mics, since the frequency range is 20-20. Definately grab a pair of these for live and studio applications.

Overall

Overall: 8

Quality

Quality: 9

Features

Features: 9

Value

Value: 8

good for cymbals
Posted by Anonymous Musician from Ithaca, NY on Jan 5, 2004
Experience w/product: I have heard about it
Reviewer's Background: N/A
Reviewer's Play Style: N/A
Very good for overhead cymbals, but do not expect a very good overall kit sound from these mics. You will have to close-mic the toms and snare (and kick of course); but then you were going to do that anyway, I hope.

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AKG C 430 Overhead Microphone

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