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so what are your thoughts? who here gets good drum sounds in a small room and what is your set up? i have an okay sized room for drums.. its like 10x10 with a 7.5 foot ceiling. i know small rooms are not typically ideal but since that is what i am working with...what do you suggest for getting a big sound out of a little room?

mics i am using
AKG 414
GT 44s
sm57s
beta52

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anonymous Thu, 09/21/2006 - 02:42

I record drums in my bedroom, and, well, they sound like they were recorded in a bedroom. I try to take out some of the "room" sound using simple acoustic treatment, and I dont get too wild with the OH's. Nice and close to the kit, using LDC's mostly.

I find the best cure for recording drums in a small room is a really great drummer, and a nicely tuned kit.