Re:PERFECT DRUMS
2010/08/05 08:52:22
(permalink)
Lots of things to be learned when it comes to drums with multiple mics. A few very important points for you to ponder from the very beginning.
1: Never underestimate the importance of room or distant mics on a drum kit. Your ear is NEVER 4 inches from drums when you hit them. (If it is, it's probably pointless to discuss - because you're deaf by this point!) Your close mics will sound a bit unnatural. That's normal. A combination of the close mics blended with your overhead and room mics will yeild a much more natural sound.
2: Never underestimate the power of a single mono overhead on a drum kit. You'll have fewer phase issues to deal with. You'll get plenty of stereo spread from panning your tom mics and the rest of the stuff in your mix.
3: Remember that the OH mic is not simply a cymbal mic. It's there to capture a snapshot of the entire kit. You get a lot of snare and tom attack here. Also, PLENTY of HH and cymbals. You also get PLENTY of cymbal bleed in all of your mics - especially your tom mics.
The smart man starts with OH. Get the most out of it you can. Then, add your kick and snare close mics. Check phase against the OH....and learn about phase if you don't already know. It's very important to getting punch and tone.
WAY too many things to mention....read alot on line about it. Practice, practice, practice. It takes a real commitment to get it right.
HOOK: Skullsessions.com /
Darwins God Album "Without a doubt I would have far greater listening and aural skills than most of the forum members here. Not all but many I am sure....I have done more listening than most people."
- Jeff Evans on how awesome Jeff Evans is.