I'm looking to improve my drum recordings and think I might get more bang for the buck getting / replacing a mic I currently have for a better one rather than add more preamps...?
Here is what I am using for drums at the moment:
Kick - AKG D112 ---> API 512c
Snare Top - SM57 ----> API 512c
Snare Bottom - SM57 ----> Stock Focusrite Saffire Pre
Toms - Sennheiser MD421 -----> Stock Focusrite Saffire Pre
Overheads - Shure SM81's -----> Stock Focusrite Saffire Pre (occasionally I run through (2) UA LA610's if tracking drums only)
Hi Hat - AKG c414 xls -----> Stock Focusrite Saffire Pre (ocassionally)
I record in a small treated room...I don't typically mic the hi hat or ride because the overheads pick up plenty of both and because I'm limited in mics.
Would it be better to improve or add to my mic assortment or get another preamp or 2?
I typically record Rock / Pop music...budget is around 1k....
Here is what I am using for drums at the moment:
Kick - AKG D112 ---> API 512c
Snare Top - SM57 ----> API 512c
Snare Bottom - SM57 ----> Stock Focusrite Saffire Pre
Toms - Sennheiser MD421 -----> Stock Focusrite Saffire Pre
Overheads - Shure SM81's -----> Stock Focusrite Saffire Pre (occasionally I run through (2) UA LA610's if tracking drums only)
Hi Hat - AKG c414 xls -----> Stock Focusrite Saffire Pre (ocassionally)
I record in a small treated room...I don't typically mic the hi hat or ride because the overheads pick up plenty of both and because I'm limited in mics.
Would it be better to improve or add to my mic assortment or get another preamp or 2?
I typically record Rock / Pop music...budget is around 1k....