I'm going to be tracking for some friends and I'm limited on mics for recording the kit. I have a Motu 896HD so inputs are not an issue. The mics I have are; SM57, AT2020, a cheap behringer dynamic (it was really cheap, don't judge me) that I don't recall the model of, and a homemade subkick (10" alpine wired in reverse). Any suggestions on a set-up? Ideally I'd like a whole closet full of mics and just throw a mic on everything. With limited funds that's not an option. I also may have a lead on borrowing a kit mic set, so it all may be for nothing (other than good debate).
My thought was to maybe put the 57 on the snare, and the cheap dynamic somewhere around the toms and then use the AT2020 a few feet back or above to capture the whole kit, leaving me with the subkick right on the outside of the kick (possibly moving it back if needed). My logic is that the 57 on the snare will get the snare and hat, then the dynamic on the toms would get the toms and hopefully punch of the kick. Leaving the 2020 to get the overall tone of the kit and the room with the cymbals. I think if I was doing it today that's where I would start and then experiment from there based on the results.
I'm not sure about where we'll be recording. I think it may end up in a living room, but may also use a bedroom or garage. I'm also not sure about the size of the kit. I'm sure its your average small kit not a huge 80s hair metal kit or anything.
Any tips tricks or suggestions?
My thought was to maybe put the 57 on the snare, and the cheap dynamic somewhere around the toms and then use the AT2020 a few feet back or above to capture the whole kit, leaving me with the subkick right on the outside of the kick (possibly moving it back if needed). My logic is that the 57 on the snare will get the snare and hat, then the dynamic on the toms would get the toms and hopefully punch of the kick. Leaving the 2020 to get the overall tone of the kit and the room with the cymbals. I think if I was doing it today that's where I would start and then experiment from there based on the results.
I'm not sure about where we'll be recording. I think it may end up in a living room, but may also use a bedroom or garage. I'm also not sure about the size of the kit. I'm sure its your average small kit not a huge 80s hair metal kit or anything.
Any tips tricks or suggestions?