Here is a good example of what over compressing drums sounds like.

Beautiful setup and performance but you can hear the compression attack and release is set to high.

Hello, I'm a timpanist with little knowledge of audio recording. I'm simply looking to record myself practicing at home (mic 12' away) and at my orchestra hall with the (mic 80' away). I have an AT4040 and Sennheiser HD 512 headphones. Recording into my Mac with Amadeus Pro for simplicity (not doing any editing).

I've been asked to record a piece for solo timpani this week. The piece is for 4 drums, and can be performed with or without percussion ensemble accompaniment (this will be the unaccompanied version).

At my disposal are:

Does anybody's got experience of Timpanis Micing? What are the best Mics for it and Mic positions?