zackformula
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ok, last night I tracked drums for the first time in my basement using what I have, an AT4040 on overhead and a Shure 57 for the kick drum. Now I know the 57 isn't really a kick drum mic but its all I got for right now. I tried it in various positions (far inside the drum, outside and a few in between) It didn't get the kick drum sound that I'm looking for (which would be actually sounding like a kick drum). It sounded too hollow and bouncy.
My question is, will a good kick drum mic (D112, Audix D6) make the difference? Or will I need focus more on the drum and/or the room? The drum was recorded with the front head off.
I do plan on getting a kick drum mic but I want to know if I should be getting a decent sound from the 57. I'm going to be recording louder rock and punkish type music mainly.
thanks for any help
My question is, will a good kick drum mic (D112, Audix D6) make the difference? Or will I need focus more on the drum and/or the room? The drum was recorded with the front head off.
I do plan on getting a kick drum mic but I want to know if I should be getting a decent sound from the 57. I'm going to be recording louder rock and punkish type music mainly.
thanks for any help