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I can agree to a certain extent Rami. Just because I use 10 mics does not mean that I do not pay attention to placement, mic selection, pre selection, and compresison selection of the overheads. To me, the overheads will often comprise 50% or more of my mix. Then again, having good overheads mics, a decent room, some experience and a great signal path helps. I typically use a pair of AKG 414's, through a Chandler TG2 preamp through a pair of DBX 165a's through a Universal Audio 2192 converter. I still find however that if you want the flexibility to control the image of the kit better and to get that "chunky, punchy" drum sound (especially at the toms) than having the extra mics is a must. In fact, in the big studios there are lots of guys out there using 2 mics and sometimes even three on the toms. Then again, they also have the luxury of top notch equipment, and one would hope they also have the experience and know how to manage that type of situation. I find it is easiest to get a good drum sound for beginners out of Kick, snare, tom mics and overheads. Working in Room mics, and second mics brings all sorts of phasing possibilities to the table. In the end, good drum mixes come from experience teamed up with good players on well tuned kits in good rooms with good signal chains.
