Drum recording

[MrGrieves]

Hi,

I'm completely new to recording, I just started a few weeks ago, and most of the time I'm not really sure what I'm doing. I now have the chance to borrow a drum set (I'm okay, but I don't own a set) for a month, and I thought this was the perfect chance to record some drums. But how? I really have no idea and I'm asking for some help here, please.

I use a TASCAM 488 recorder, one Shure S58 and one AKG C1000S mic and a M-Audio preamp. Do I need more mics? If so, how many and presumably which ones, and how do I use them on the drums? It's a regular kit, snare, bass, hi-hat, crash, ride and 3 toms.

Thanks (if i'm generally lacking in equipment or using crap for that price range, please tell me as well)

- I hope this isn't too stupid...

 

[fuzzrhythm]

Recorderman Drum Micing with 2 Microphones

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiFOD1EeKhQ

Ideally you would use matched small diaphragm condensers like your AKG C1000s

With your current mics, I'd probably used the AKG as an overhead and try the SM 58 on the snare top, bottom, or on the kick. whichever sounds best in combination with the C1000

 

[Spikeh]

Ideally you would want a few more mics - personally I record with 8 - 15 mics, depending on what I'm doing...

With an SM58 and a C1000S - Place the C1000S in the centre of the drum kit, pointed downwards towards the drummer's seating position. In fact, it may be worth positioning it just above and behind the drummers head. Make sure the hyper-cardoid cap isn't installed as that will limit the mic's polar range.

Use the SM58 for either the kick or the snare. It's not ideal for either, but keep messing about with the mic positions and you may get something worth working with. Probably better on the kick in this instance, as the snare will be picked up by the C1000S.

Remember, the room has a lot to do with the recorded sound too...

 

[MrGrieves]

Thank you!

 

[drossfile]

Ideally you would want a few more mics - personally I record with 8 - 15 mics, depending on what I'm doing...

With an SM58 and a C1000S - Place the C1000S in the centre of the drum kit, pointed downwards towards the drummer's seating position. In fact, it may be worth positioning it just above and behind the drummers head. Make sure the hyper-cardoid cap isn't installed as that will limit the mic's polar range.

Use the SM58 for either the kick or the snare. It's not ideal for either, but keep messing about with the mic positions and you may get something worth working with. Probably better on the kick in this instance, as the snare will be picked up by the C1000S.

Remember, the room has a lot to do with the recorded sound too...

+infinity

i was going to post pretty much the exact same thing.