Newbie Q's on drum mic'ing

[drumsnbass]

Ok, so i just picked up a set of three Sennheiser e604's and a Beta 52. I have an old Yamaha MT120S that is a 4 channel (w/preamps?) mixer/recorder (tape).

I want to mic & record myself to get an idea of how well I sound playing along to music on my drumset. I know I am not all that good, but it has only been a year or so...

Anyway, I probably need one more mic for the snare, but how would you setthis all up to get it all on the old 4-track?

Quality is not all THAT important -- more so I know how I sound for time.

or do I need like a Mackie 1202 as well?

Thanks,

Dan

[Licketysplit]

Well If I where you i'd either take off a tom so you have a 4-piece (then you'll have enough mics) or place one of the mics over the two rack toms (this is if you have a 5-piece). Then theres 2 left for snare and floor tom.

[DWkit]

I've had great luck just close miking the bass drum and room miking the rest of the set. Have someone play your drums and walk around the room looking for a couple of sweet spots to place your mics. Too many people today are all about close miking (Which is okay I guess) but if you are trying to capture the actual sound a listener is hearing then mic the room. You'll be supprised!Good luck, Dave