So I'm recording drums. Kit sounds pretty darn good. I have issues with my floor toms getting a lot of kick bleed. The kit is set up rather tight but not too tight. I have had some feedback on either muting the track in beetween tom hits, gating the tracks, or, "ducking," a track during tom hits.

Thanks for your time.

Joshua

Recording drums.
Kit sounds great.
How do I best keep kick bleed out of my tom mics, dont mind it in my stereo OHds.

Thanks
Joshua

Hi Guys
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I used 57's on the snare and toms, Audix overheads and a BETA 52 for the kick drum.

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Sticker's Modern Rock Kick Drum Tips

1. I prefer a front head but with a decent size whole. I think the best place for the whole slightly of center horizontally but centered vertically.

2. Place Mic 3-5 inches away from inside head. I usually end up pointing the mic half way between the beater and rim, centered horizontally.

3. Use a pillow for dampening.