Drum Recording 101 - plz

[always_recycle]

Hey Guys,
Ive been playing drums now for 2 years now and im 15 years of age and ive come to that time in my life when....i just wanna RECORD!!!!!!

Now, theres 1 problem, wat the hell do i do??/???????????lol soz giuys but can sum1 plz gimme a low down, im sorry if this may seem noobish 2 u but plz sum1 help!!!

i got an empty room wit drum kit, and guitar+amp

i just wanna record, wat do i do
????????

plz help me bro'z, e.g equipment lists (im not that rich)

Peace Out,
Jeremy

 

[Farview]

Get a used cassette 4 track and 2 Radio Shack mics to plug into it. Place the mics 3 feet in front of the amp in an XY configuration about 2 to 2.5 feet off the ground. press record.

If you have a problem hearing some of what you are playing, hit harder. This will teach you how to 'mix yourself' while you are playing. This skill will help you when you play live and when you go to a commercial studio.

 

[Ronan]

You are going to get other advice to your question, but none of it is going to be better than what Jason just told you.

Just to add to this. When you record to the 4 track cassette, record hot, whihc means you want to red lights at the top of the meters, to light up a lot.

Also people often use the term "radio shack mics" to mean any cheap old mics, so look around and you may find some interesting mics cheap and used in your area.

 

[HangDawg]

mAY b' u kwit wit da kewl rap n som1 kan hlp u