jimmys69
MOODerator
No disrespect here, but I have always found it just works when you have a decent room to record in.
I use two overhead mics, set L/R about two feet apart centered above the snare and pointed outward from center. Kick and snare centered in mix.
I have not had a reason to pan them, other than full Left/Right, though I just may give that a try if the opportunity comes up.
I pan a drum kit as the overheads record them, including all the other snare/tom/hh/ride mics. When mixing and whether or not samples are involved depends on the project needs. But it all comes down to the room and the overhead mics in regard to drum space.
There is no right way to record anything. Only the end result matters. Hell, pan everything left if it sound good to ya!
I use two overhead mics, set L/R about two feet apart centered above the snare and pointed outward from center. Kick and snare centered in mix.
I have not had a reason to pan them, other than full Left/Right, though I just may give that a try if the opportunity comes up.
I pan a drum kit as the overheads record them, including all the other snare/tom/hh/ride mics. When mixing and whether or not samples are involved depends on the project needs. But it all comes down to the room and the overhead mics in regard to drum space.
There is no right way to record anything. Only the end result matters. Hell, pan everything left if it sound good to ya!