I've been recording snare with a beyer m201 on top and a Senn 421 on the bottom. The snare is a ludwig black beauty copy, new heads and the drummer and I are very happy with out it sounds in the room. However, it seems to be recording very weak, I was hoping it get some advice on how to better position the two mics I am using to get more of a rock/alternative crack out of it. The setup we have now has been working great for lighter indie rock.
Right now I position the m201 about an inch out from the rim and an inch or two up, pointed across the drum to the spot the drummer hits. The 421 is underneath the drum, about an inch or two from the snares pointed almost strait up about center on the drum. In the past I have used the 421 to mic the air hole about 2-3" out, but this particular snare drum has no air hole. Does this sound correct? Are there any other suggested mic positions to use as a starting point?
Right now I position the m201 about an inch out from the rim and an inch or two up, pointed across the drum to the spot the drummer hits. The 421 is underneath the drum, about an inch or two from the snares pointed almost strait up about center on the drum. In the past I have used the 421 to mic the air hole about 2-3" out, but this particular snare drum has no air hole. Does this sound correct? Are there any other suggested mic positions to use as a starting point?