Are My AKG C300B Overhead Mics Mounted Backwards? Let’s Find Out with papa drums stuff

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🎤 papa drums stuff is asking the big question every drummer using overhead mics eventually faces: *“Did I mount my AKG C300B condenser mics backwards?”* If you're not sure which direction your small diaphragm condensers should face for best sound capture on the kit—especially cymbals and overall stereo image—this is the video for you.

In this candid drum studio session, Papa takes a close look at his *AKG C300B small diaphragm condenser mics* mounted as overheads—checking orientation, mic capsules, and *pickup pattern direction**. If your drum recordings sound distant, hollow, or just plain off, **backwards mic placement* could be the culprit.

🎧 *What Papa Covers in This Video:*

A look at *how the AKG C300B is built* and where the *cardioid capsule* is pointed
Whether the *capsule end or the XLR jack end* should face the drums
A quick *test recording with reversed orientation* to compare the difference
*Tips for positioning overheads* for stereo clarity, cymbal balance, and natural tone
Papa’s honest reaction to how it sounds when the mics are flipped the “right” way

🎙️ *About the AKG C300B Mic:*
This mic uses interchangeable capsules (like cardioid, hypercardioid, omni), and the pickup pattern depends **entirely on the capsule orientation**. If your capsule is cardioid (which most are), the **logo or grille side should face the source**—aka the drums—not the ceiling or floor!

🛠️ *Key Tip:*
The **end with the capsule and the AKG logo should be pointed toward the drums**, not away from them. Backward placement results in a duller, roomier sound with less attack and clarity.

📈 *Sound Check Time!*
Papa does a **recorded test comparing both directions**—so you can hear exactly what happens when your overheads are flipped the wrong way. You’ll hear differences in high-frequency response, stereo image, and snare/cymbal articulation.

🎵 Whether you're using your C300Bs in an X/Y, spaced pair, or ORTF setup, mic direction **matters more than you think**.

💬 Drop a comment if you’ve ever recorded a full session only to realize the mics were flipped! (We’ve all been there.)

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