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!

hi. i've been having a problem lately with my c1000 condenser mics making a crackling kind of noise when i track straight to my hard drive. they don't do it normally. and when i set up a 57 to my hard drive i also won't get the crackling.

Hi,

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.

I currently use a pair of U87s (new style) for Overheads and RODE NT1s (no sniggering please) for the room. I'm looking for a pair of mics to use mainly as room (XY) but to also be an occasional alternative to the 87s for OH (when using the 87s as room mics)

Hi there

I've got a question for all of you

Let's say (for example) that you have to record a drumkit and there are only 2 options for the overhead mics.

a) 2 cheap small condensators (identical)

b) 2 expensive large condensators... BUT...
They are not identical, cause one is the "tube-version" of the other... So they sound a bit different.

I've heard repeatedly that one must check the phase of drum mics in relation to one another to find phasing problems. How does one go about doing this? I've heard things about using a "phase clicker" but I don't know what that is. Is it a procedure that one would perform which could be done with the phase meter on the console; or do you need to have a phase clicker or do you need both?

I've heard repeatedly that one must check the phase of drum mics in relation to one another to find phasing problems. How does one go about doing this? I've heard things about using a "phase clicker" but I don't know what that is. Is it a procedure that one would perform which could be done with the phase meter on the console; or do you need to have a phase clicker or do you need both?

I've heard repeatedly that one must check the phase of drum mics in relation to one another to find phasing problems. How does one go about doing this? I've heard things about using a "phase clicker" but I don't know what that is. Is it a procedure that one would perform which could be done with the phase meter on the console; or do you need to have a phase clicker or do you need both?

Since I'm on the beginners forum... please, watch the budget :)
What kind of mics do you guys have and use to track drums?