Apologies in advance if I'm posting this in the wrong discussion.
What sets the SPL limit of a condenser mic? Is it the capsule or the circuit, or both?
I have an Apex 460b modded with RK47 capsule and micparts circuit, and the thing does not have a high SPL rating. For vocals it works great, but for drums I get nasty overshoot distortion if I bring it too close to the kit. Mic'ing it as a kick out mic results in extreme overshoot distortion.
On the other hand, mics like the U47FET are more than capable at handling high SPL like a kick drum.
Any insight is appreciated, thanks
What sets the SPL limit of a condenser mic? Is it the capsule or the circuit, or both?
I have an Apex 460b modded with RK47 capsule and micparts circuit, and the thing does not have a high SPL rating. For vocals it works great, but for drums I get nasty overshoot distortion if I bring it too close to the kit. Mic'ing it as a kick out mic results in extreme overshoot distortion.
On the other hand, mics like the U47FET are more than capable at handling high SPL like a kick drum.
Any insight is appreciated, thanks