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Micing drums?

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Submitted by TheWeez on Tue, 01/02/2018 - 08:36

I stopped recording about 8 years ago and just recently decided to get back into it. I have a decent set of drum mics but they do not include any "overhead" mics. I ended up using two large condenser mics that I normally use for vocals but what I'm finding is that the snare comes out really loud, not giving me much control over the SM57 I use directly on the snare.

Stereo drum micing

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Submitted by MisterChicken on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 17:57

I finally can record stereo drums but need some advice on which specific mic to put where. I have anSM58, a Sennheiser e835, an MXL 990, and an MXL 991 condenser. I have an ATM 25 on the kick, so that's taken care of. Just trying to figure out which mics should be left and right, which one I should put on my rack toms, and if I should put one directly overhead or on the snare. Please help!

Micing Recording and Live Metal drums help

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Submitted by Kennith Hillis on Wed, 10/20/2010 - 22:42

I am looking into getting some drum mics for both live and studio. We do play a lot of styles of music from straight worship to Heavy Metal. Our main style is Metal though. Because of this I want to get the appropriate mics to get that metal sound. Good high-mids on the kick, nice pop in the snare, lows in the toms... What is your experience with these mics?

Optimum Drum Micing choice

anonymous
Submitted by anonymous on Mon, 04/26/2010 - 21:45

I'm recording a 2 piece rock band and I'm wanting to get a very loud drum sound... kind of like a dirtier black keys, and I'm working in a decent sized studio but I'm a little overwhelmed with my selection of gear and thought i'd ask for some advice on my selections.

Im recording with Pro Tools HD3 with a few outboard pres and a Yamaha DM2000 digital console.