Re: 'Decent' Overhead Microphones
It seems that Micheal wants to do double duty as choir and drum overheads. The problem is for choir you want high sensitivity superb noise figure and maximum feedback rejection. For OH the ability to handle higher SPL without distortion or overloading the mic pre is desirable.
My suggestion, based on what works well for me is: Behringer C-2 for OH & general utility including stand mounted choir. For hanging choir Countryman Isomax H2.
Another good yes low cost mic that works well for non theater choir is the Samson C-01. as long as a larger mic is not a visual impact problem these work for choir, brass, OH, and general purpose. The drawback as with an side address mic is that the people on stage may be clueless and twist the thing around at random.
Another good hanging choir mic is the CAD CM100. I see it as low as about $120 new. Pretty good feedback rejection. Works well when its application is called for. for.
