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I'm "transforming" my Sonor kit to a studio kit. I'm just starting to experiment with it so my opinions aren't worth much at this point but I'll put in my dos centavos. In regards to the kick, I have an Aquarian head with the felt ring around the outside edge on the batter side head, and a...

What brand of drums? CURRENT KIT: My current kit is a 5pc SONOR FORCE 3001 in translucient cherry red. It has a 22" kick; 10", 12", and 14" suspended toms; and a 14" x 5" wood snare. The hardware is of course a mixed bag of stuff as are the cymbals, but the pedals are DW7000 double kicks. I...

I generally tend to go with the "use the shortest cable you can" philosophy, if for no other reason than not tripping on it or pulling my studio monitor stands over like a felled tree. I don't know that you'd find much difference in your overall production value between those two. My...

In answer to your question: High Pass Filter - This allows you to cut out any unnecessary low end from tracks that don't need it. The net effect of this is a "clearer" mix. Essentially this would be everything but the kick drum and bass guitar. So a High Pass Filter allows the high frequencies...

When I went looking for my go to studio workhorse mic.... I picked up the Rode NT2a. It has a lot of versatility with 3 switches for pickup pattern (Cardioid, Figure 8, and Omni), a pad switch (0, -5db, and -10db), and a low cut / HPF with the roll off at either (40Hz or 80hz, or bypassed)...

Not to sound harsh, but the fact that there are other microphones out there for recording vocals, the evidence would allow you to deduce that the answer to your query is: No. If there was truly a "best" we'd all be using that, and the others would not exist. Ok now the less synical version...

Talk to a machinist and have them make one for you.. always an option, even if it isn't the most affordable thing to do.

Ok I'm not a rap and hip hop guy but here it goes... MICROPHONES: Like Mixtape Meeko, I have a Rode NT2a that I've had for around 4 or 5 years now. It might be a good option for you as it does offer up a 0, -5db and -10db cut, so if you tend to be loud, that could help prevent overloading...

I guess it all depends on the sound your after, but yes you're just going to have to use your ears. Most drum tracks on the radio today are so over cooked they don't even sound like a drum at all. Just take whatever you get and make it sound as good as you can, while still allowing it to be...

Welcome! I'm in a similar situation but I think I may be a week or two ahead of you on this one. I was lookin at the Tascam US-1800 for recording my drumset. I ended up with the Presonus, but that's neither here nor there. In my snooping around I found a couple of ways to mic your kit. The...

^ This is dead on. Remember to actually perform. Do not do the usual, "we'll just do another take" or "fix it in the mix". Don't fall into those traps. Take 17 wont be any better than the first 2 or 3 anyway so why waste time recording all of those. Do it right the first time, because there...

Hey there, I'm in a similar boat to you Jeries. I'm a guitarist (primarily) but I've been looking at mic'ing and recording my Sonor kit. So far I've found a 2 mic method, and a 4 mic method, and of course the full mic set up. Starting with the 4 mic setup (that's where I'm at) you get one...

Funny story, triggered by your runner analogy. I heard/read somewhere that Geoff Tate of Queensryche actually had them bring a treadmill on tour, and that he would spend a half hour running on it, prior hitting the stage. Get those lungs going and all of that. Is it true? No idea, but it...

I'm not a rap or hip-hop guy (middle aged white dude that grew up playing metal, go figure) but I completely agree with what JeffroMixesYou and ido1957 have said. Gear or mixing is not your issue. Work on your performance in regards to dynamics. Listen to your favorite artist and really...

Short story: The Dangers of Working with a Singer that Knows Akido: Producer - "Um you're a little flat. Do it again" Singer - "Really? That sounded good to me." Producer - "No. You were flat." Singer - "What? Play it back." ** song plays ** Singer - "That sounded great" Producer -...

"Welcome to Manor Music! Come on in." Great idea, and what a deal on those glass doors! I want to go to your store. :guitar:

Lol! Yes I get that the D112 VR is a "powered" dynamic and not a condenser, and I agree with you both on that. Like I said, I was kinda stumped on the concept at first, but after the initial post about it Steenamaroo set me straight. There are pluses and minuses to any mic I would choose...

My general "rule" is to use the shortest cables you can while not pulling on them too tightly. The cables have to reach from place to place (say keyboard to interface) without straining the cable, or the equipment it's plugged into. A big pool of excess cable on the floor is not only a...

On the D12. Where I got my info from was on the Sweetwater site, which was probably a cut and paste from AKG. "Three active filter modes - You can coax four distinct kick drum sounds out of the D12 VR, making it perfect for any recording studio or live sound application. Without phantom power...

Great article. Most of what was discussed I was already familiar with. That being said, it is always good to have the reminder. I found the section about the effects of different mic distances and elevations quite intriging. Time to start a new test session....