I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions on on the best way to mic a drum set with two SM57's.

I have always kept my studio kit on a rug for 2 reasons.

1. Avoid reflections from floor
2. keep drums on place (not sliding around)

curious about some tips for using compression on drums

Hi, I'm new here. I work at a studio here in Houston. I started recording a new project tonight in which we are trying to achieve the best possible drum recordings before we move to processing/EQ etc.

This is how I have the set miked right now:

Kick: SM25 inside the kick drum pointed at the beater and a Neumann U87 outside the kit on a 45 degree angle to capture the "oomph"

I thought some of you may be interested in the use of a lo-fi mic blended with regular mic techniques to get a more complex sound. Though I build and sell these carbon microphones, I'm not trying to spam. I would like some feedback on my product and more ideas for it's possible uses. Tell me what you think of my recordings!

Hello Everyone! I've been looking for a forum like this for a while now, and its funny to find out that all along there was a Recording.org! Nice!

Anyways...

I am having problems with drums. I am not a drummer. I want a good program for creating drums or something that has good samples. What do you guys use if you don't have access to a drummer?

(I have bfd, logic pro, and a drum sample CD but not crazy about any of the sounds)

Hello all, i would love to record live drums, i just need advice on how best to approach this, although other than the obvious drum mics, i need some advice...

I am running a windows xp media centre, i regularly use usb interfaces for recording, for recording drums though i am unsure what kind of mixer/interface to purchase

Hello to all,
I have an Axiom 49 from M-Audio. Very nice product.
I was wondering if I could use a pair of drumsticks to hit the pads. I don't think really hit them hard...just enough to produce the sound i need. Will this make the pad ware out? or even make the pad malfunction? Any experiences? Any advices for the type of drumsticks to use?

hey there,

I must mixing a musical with a rockband. so I must buy some new MIcs for the Drumkit. The Drumkit will be behind a Drumshield. It's a small Jazz Drumset and must sounded a little bit Funky ! So, what Mics you advice me for the Set ? Kick, Snare, HH, 1 Tom and 1 Floor Tom and 2 Overheads.

Thanks and greatings from Germany

:D