Best way to mic my behemoth drum set? Have pics!

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Does that Xenyx go into your DAW with only two channels? Am pretty sure that it does.
I just plug it directly into my USB.

What is your DAW?
Old dell computer

And how many microphone preamps are on that 4 or 6?
4

Is that it there on the floor next to your drums?
Its actually on a percussion stand. I was just trying to see what it would look like there because I was thinking about getting a mixer for all the drum mics. I actually have a desk with my computer on it where it normally sits.

Thanks!
 
I haven't used it in a couple months. I believe Cakewalk.
 
Wanna use something cool? Down load Reaper HERE
It's a free fully functioning DAW that you try out for an unlimited time - and if you like it I believe that it cost $60. now. After a month or so you will get a nag screen but you can clink on later or what ever it is.
 
That sounds cool I will definatly try that out!

Based on the FAQ in the Microphone section and my budget I came up with these:
O/H Pair of: Behringer ECM8000 54$ each new on ebay!
BD: AUDIO-TECHNICA PRO 25 55$ used on ebay!

Also keep in mind I have to buy three boom stands two normal ones. One small one for my bass would a desk one work? Two drum rack clamps to hook the boom stand tops on to. and a new bass drum head with port.
Thanks! let me know if this is the best deal for the money!
 
No those ECM8000 are omni microphones you would want a pair of Behringer C2's for overheads or similar.
The ATpro 25 is a great snare microphone.
 
are the Behringer C2's ok mics? so what would you recommend for the bass?

Thanks!
 
Recording the bass direct, will save you some cash. I rarely even bother with a bass mic anymore. I get better results from an Eden Bass DI/preamp.

I'd personally go with 2 Samson CO2's for overheads in your budget.
 
Yeah I found a set of Samson's CO2's for 80.00 including ship. So how does this work: "I get better results from an Eden Bass DI/preamp."
 
Score there man! I'd take it.

HERE.

You can also just record bass directly with a instrument input, and mess with it later. I would spend your money on mic'ing the kit first though. And then room treatment, before worrying about bass tone.
 
How should I mount the condensers i have seen people do it two ways so I mocked up drawing so you could see:
If neither one of these are right just let me know!
 

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MAUDIO AUDIO BU said:
yeah that's a little out of my price range.
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Like I said, your most important goal right now, is to get the kit sounding good. The room is going to try to kill you, and you are going to have to work hard to get it to work. If your drums sound bad, likely everything else will not work in a mix.

Overhead mics are the most important. At the very least, put some Auralex on the ceiling above the kit. Trust me, foam is not a popular thing to use in many other cases, but in a short ceiling height room like yours, it really helps the overheads to not wash out with reflections.

You can trigger the kick cheaper than you can mic it, but I'll get thrashed for saying that.....

What other things can I say tonight that might get me flogged? lol!
 
my ceiling is 8 feet high? I was standing on my futon when i took the photo lol.
 
MAUDIO AUDIO BU said:
my ceiling is 8 feet high?
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Yep, about 6 feet short of ideal. I have almost the same in my drum room, (9') but I have open joists that I filled with rockwool, so it works pretty well. Previous to treating that room, I had 8' drywall ceiling, that foam helped quite a bit.
 
And I would get separate mic stands for your over heads ... you will get noise transfer if you mount them to your rack.
 
Jimmy I think dude was talking about his bass drum, and you were thinking bass guitar. Could be wrong...

If you're doing the three mic thing you'll probably get better results putting the stereo pair out front. If it was me, I'd draw a line from the center of the snare through the kick beater and center an xy pair on that line maybe 2-3 feet out front. Set them initially at about the height of the rims of the rack Tom's angled down a little so they shoot at the snare. Adjust the left/right angle and/or move the mics to adjust the stereo image, and adjust the up/down angle and/or move it up or down to adjust the volume of the cymbals. At that point the mix is all you! Hi-hat too loud? Don't hit the damn thing so hard!

moresound was asking how many separare audio channels the mixer sends to the computer. Yes, just one USB cable, but it could send anywhere from 1 to maybe 16 or so through that one cable. Pretty sure yours just sends the stereo mix. So you're going to have to commit to a mix no matter how many mics you use. You wont be able to go back and turn individual drums up or down, or do any of the EQ, gating, or compressing of individual mics that make the multiple mic thing worthwhile.


I'm not sure I would go trust any Behringer mic. Not a huge Behri -hater, but I worry... I would trust Shure, EV, AKG, or AT way before Behringer. Pretty sure you can find something from any of them that will fit your budget.
 
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