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So, I'm finally getting a drumset. Questions and out loud thoughts...

Next week I will be obtaining a drum kit to try out for recording. It's a 4pc. mid-80s USA Gretsch shell pack and I'm borrowing the remaining cymbals/hardware from a buddy to make a complete kit. My thoughts/questions are around setting them up to record.

Kick drum, snare and overhead mic choices

Hi,

I am from Hong Kong. I will record drums for a hip hop /rock/funky band next week. I have to decide which mic to buy very soon. I used to record drum with 10mics and I hope to stick with it (kick x2, snare x2, toms x3, OH x2, plus a room mic). Below are the mics that I hope to decide with the tight budget I have got:

Killing My Ear Drums

I'm looking for some ear plugs or something that I am still able to mix well with. Many of the venues and bands I work with while running sound are in pretty small places and I always get stuck mixing right in front of the FOH speaker After 4 hours of that, I am suffering the next day. What can I do when moving the mix spot is not an option?