3 Earthworks TC20's on drum kit test

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I need some opinions on the drum tracking here. I used 3 Earthworks TC 20's. 2 as overheads, 1 for the kick. Here is an mp3 of the musicians that day warming up, tuning etc. You should of heard some of the REAL stuff they played, quite talented. Let me know your thoughts on the drum tracking. This is the first time I have tracked this set with under 8 mikes. Thanks all.
 
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This is my first attempt at recording drums. I'm using some old Radio Shack mics my uncle gave me.
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Yeah sounds like it.
It's wet enough to drown a tuna.
 
Nice presence, as overhead's those mic's are incredible. However I think there is too much room sound, did you use any reverbs? or is that the natural room sound? How were the guitars and bass recorded? Was this recording done in a garage, or warehouse? Snare sounds kinda dead. Kick sounds weak and somewhat hollow, maybe the TC20 is a bit too tight sounding for kick's, have you tried it with that new kickpad thing earthworks came out with? Overall I think they sound really good and I am not trying to tear your recording apart bye any means. I was just jotting down my first unfiltered thoughts as I was listening to the recording. The guitar sound was great (as was the playing) and the bass also sounded very good. I really dug the TC20's as overheads and now I want a pair even more than I already did (damnit all lol) But I will stick to my current kick mic's (D112 inside, E602 outside, sometimes a subkick on the outside, with the outside mic going through my DBX 120x) I am curious to hear earthworks new drumkit mic set though. I am a big fan of earthworks stuff, their mic pre's are insane!
 
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Yes, drums had reverb, guitar and bass were Di'd throught PodXT's. Very wet on the guitar as he was experimenting with fusion type tones until the last lead. I agree on the kick and will try a D112. I did not use the earthworks pad. I think the placement of the OH killed the snare and should always SM57 the snare. As I mentioned they were jammming while we were setting up to get chops warmed, I kept the tracks to play with the drum mix since it was first time. Thanks for an honest and pro opinion.
 
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