The other thread was getting so bloated, I thought I'd start a new one.

I've been reading with interest all the tributes to Recorderman's 2 drumstick overhead configuration, but have been kind of set in my ways about drum recording for a while. Finally, on a session today I thought I'd take the plunge and revamp everything I ordinarily do.

The best plug comp I have is the Ren Comp, but it sounds to loose. I want something that's going to really make the drums pop. Is there a good plug (rtas) for this, or is hardware the only way to do it well...if so, which box?

Hello-I was hoping some of you experts could help out a beginning beginner with this dilemma. I am looking to upgrade my drum overheads-right now I have C1000s, and even to my somewhat untrained ear they sound kind of harsh even though I have tried placing them in different spots. I have an at4033, and I like the sounds I have gotten from it better.

Yo Hep Cats

mix and match and let me know how you'd set it up!

mics:
2 AKG 451s
1 SM57
1 AKG D112
1 Neumann M149

preamps:
2 Neve 1272
1 Avalon M5
1 AMEK 9098
1 Focusrite red (3, I think; includes EQ)

drums:
standard right-handed rock kit with medium cymbals, ride and 3 toms

thanks!

Hey I am always looking for good articles on Drum Tuning for new perspectives I ahve never seen it dicussed here so what do yall got?

So what are you guys using as drum mics and pres?

Thinking about another dual pre for my Kick and Snare.
I a/b my pres with the kit and liked the Buzz and UA on everything. Although only have one spare UA channel and use the Buzz for Overheads.

Here goes mine.

My second set of drumagog and battery ready drum samples is now available...ask me for them on dalnet

Hi all,

Maybe just an ignorant question, but how do the "pros" get that full thud from the recorded kick? i can't seem to get that quality that you always hear on the radio. it seems to blend in so well, yet still stand out. I record mainly rock/punk, alternative, etc. even heavy compression, mad EQing, doubling, or various effects don't seem to do the trick.