Right i'm looking to invest in a decent set of drum mics as part of a project studio, which is being steadily built upon with the intention of eventually renting it out. Now i'll have to admit i'm not very hot on drum mics, i usually use SM57's on snares and toms, and whatever designated bass drum mic and condensor overheads happen to be available.

I have been getting mixed answers on whether or not small diaphragm or large diaphragm mics are better for overheads on drums. What do you guys think? Can you give me a recommendation for some mics that cost between $299 and $399? If it was between a pair of RODE NT1000's or Shure SM81's which would be better?

Hey I don't know if this was brought up in the "overhead phase" post but I have heard of people switching the kickdrum's phase since its being miced (in most cases) from inside the sound hole or on the resonant head. Its just something that I don't hear it enough to think that it is worth it or right. I have tried it my self and i didn't really hear a difference.

thanks
bob

I have a six piece set of pearls session custom series drums. I just installed a new set of Aquarian response 2 coated heads and they sound great, although I am pleased with the tone and response of these heads I dont like the fact that these drums project such a great amount of sustain.

Greetings RO:

While I was tempted to post this on the 'Studio' board as well since mic selection and technique are factored in, I think it makes the most sense here on the Gear forum.

Hi,

I'm about to record a drum kit. Since my tracking room is a small one (2.0 m wide 5.0 m long 2.5 m high) there's no other chance than placing the kick drum so close to the wall.

What kind of problems may occur in this situation and what are your recommendations to overcome.

Thanks

Hey, I've been using the same drum overhead mics for every project I do myself or for others the past 5 years, and I think it's time to change it up. It's not that I dislike the sound I just don't want to have the same overhead sound, ya know. I have been using the AKG c430's matched pair for those five years and now I am looking for another sound.

I did my first real drum recording last night. Hard rock/metal song.
Drums were tuned soso. Next time ill try a hand at tuning myself. also
I would have liked to experiment a lot more, but time was at a premium.

Whats up. I currently use Fruity Loops for making hip hop, and basically I am tired of it having to do tons of tweaking and stuff like that in order to get CLOSE to the sound that I want. I want to get a drum machine. Which would you recommend? I am looking at the AKAI MPC series, 1000 or 2000 ..

Thank for any help,

Zeff

Hey All,

just wondering what different approaches people take to eqing drum overheads, or, how people make their overheads work well with their close mic's.

Thanks,

Sammyg