Recording Drums

[chewbacaface]

Cheers for that!! I'll give it a go!

My setup is currently:

2 x T-Bone SC300 for the overheads
1 x DC1000 Drum Mic Set for the Tom's
1 x Shure SM57 for the Snare
1 x Samson Q3 Bass Drum Microphone

Are these suitable for the job?

I would hate to find out after trying all techniques that its all down to the mic's!!

For me, the most critical mics are the overheads (I use three sets but you only need one if done properly). Then the snare is next important. Last, the kick.

You can get a good recording without even using tom drum mics, so, naturally they should be last on your shopping list.

For overheads, AKG c1000 mics are pretty common. Oktava MK012s or RODE NT5s are good stereo mics for home studios.

For your kick, use a Shure Beta52a or an AKG D112. Both are standard for studios. You can get by cheaper with a Blue Kickball but it is a noticeable difference.

For your snare, I like SM57s because they cut through and are clear. I also like Sennheiser e609s because they are a little deeper and have a little darker tone to them.

Toms can all be SM57s. The direct tom mics are really for picking up the attack from each tom hit. The overheads will get the round bass sound from the tom hit. So, a SM57 is again a good mic for getting the clear attack.

Get a preamp for everything, but if you can't. Try to at least get two stereo preamps. One for your main overhead and one for your kick/snare. If you have a stereo compressor... use some slight compression on the overheads. Don't overly pan the toms or the overheads.

That's how I'd start.

 

[socalmicskills]

bass drum recording with standard mic

Ok, I have several mics at my disposal, unfortunately no bass (large diaphram) mics. Recording with a Yamaha AWg16. Just wanted to know if anyone has any creative ideas to help the kick sound fuller. I have tons of effects, gates, and eq settings on the multitrack, but none seem to do the trick. I have tried sm57 in bass drum wrapped in towel, or one inch from head, or just outside the outside cover hole, still sounds like dog doo doo.

We are recording double bass, single pedal, mostly hard rock to metal.

Anybody, please?

Thank you so much

 

[ALS]

Ok, I have several mics at my disposal, unfortunately no bass (large diaphram) mics. Recording with a Yamaha AWg16. Just wanted to know if anyone has any creative ideas to help the kick sound fuller. I have tons of effects, gates, and eq settings on the multitrack, but none seem to do the trick. I have tried sm57 in bass drum wrapped in towel, or one inch from head, or just outside the outside cover hole, still sounds like dog doo doo.

We are recording double bass, single pedal, mostly hard rock to metal.

Anybody, please?

Thank you so much

Mic choice is pretty much key for the initial sound.

If you have an old sub-woofer laying around or one that you're willing to sacrifice you can always make a sub kick.