Mic for your dhol?!

[dholi_08]

I was wondering if anybody knew how to install a mic on ur dhol, best and easiest way possible?? i have a mic just need to install it...any help at all is appreciated!!

 

[thisguy]

duct tape?

 

[jasraj93]

duct tape?

LOLLLLLL........ go on google and type it up it tells u how

 

[sagarthakker24]

I really feel exterior mics are better, I have two clip on mics, condesor and they sound pretty legit, I just can't see myself making a hole in my dhol.

 

[JupMasterG]

external mics are best for recordings, internal are wicked for live gigs, unless ur doing somethin traditional and ur not moving around too much. if u want to do it properly and neatly find a decent size bolt that fits and screws into ur mic clip. position it in the center of the barrel where u plan on drilling ur hole. make sure u use some washers on the inside as well. they give it a little space so the wood doesnt crack. position ur mic as you wish, personally i've tried many different ways and have seen alot of mics in dif dhols, best way for most dhols is slightly slanted pointed towards the dagga..not directly facing it. you wanna pick up both low and high end frequency. map out another place for another hole where u wanna put ur xlr connection. u can use a straight up xlr cable with a bracket or get a xlr connector. it takes some time.

hope that helped a little bit.

 

[JupMasterG]

oh and use gorilla tape on the inside of your dhol around the mic inside the clip and around the bolt attached to the clip. works the best. u dont want the mic to fall out if ur jumpin around/dancing with the dhol! sucks to have to open it up after its already re-tuned n stuff!

 

[anooj3434]

If you're looking for a mic to install in your dhol try the Shure SM57. The shaft on the mic is straight so it's easier to install, and it's not too expensive.

 

[JupMasterG]

shure sm57 and audix d2 are the best!