Drum recording

[Herm]

I ask this in another forum awhile back but wanted some real
drummers opinions about the sound Im getting on my kit.

My ears are not so good anymore .
The first 30 seconds is in my space with carpet on the floor and the next 30 is no carpet.

The set up is Premier kit fusion

over heads two oktava o12,s kick atm 25 snare sm57


http://www.nowhereradio.com/artists/album.php?aid=2850&alid=-1


Thanks

 

[Track Rat]

I like the second clip better. You're pretty good.

 

[MarkoPolo]

I also liked the 2nd better, where did you put the kick mic like how far in the drum also may be try and put it in at least halfway
or a little farther facing a little off center then put a blanket over the front of the kick this will keep the atm 25 from picking up the cymbles keeping it more isolated, the kick just does'nt have
enough thump. keep up the good work

 

[Herm]

I have the 25 pretty close to the head inside probably 6 to 8 inches with a blanket in the drum but it seems like I always get
alot more kick in the over heads than i like.
I do have a pretty heavy foot so maybe if I work on that a little
it would help, Never thought of that till you mentioned it.
Im going to have to try the blanket over the front of the kick also.


Thanks for the replys and suggestions.

 

[Rimshot]

Hi, and thanks for sharing that.
I too found the second clip a bit brighter. There may be times that the warmer sound on the first clip will work though, so keep that in mind.
Over all I liked the sound, but I was hearing a bit too much mid and low frequencies on your cymbals.If you ever do close mic'ing on your toms then you will have the luxury of EQing your overheads toward the higher frequencies which will make the cymbals brighter and splashier. Since you are using only three tracks, I understand that you don't want to EQ the lows out of the toms. Is it possible to record using a fourth track and using additional mics for your toms? Also, bring up the "crack" on your snare (this is something that I'm always being criticised for) I personally don't like the snare to dominate too much, but listeners seem to want to hear it. Also, think about a small close mic for your hi-hat. I had difficulty hearing that. Maybe my computer speakers just suck, but that's my take on your recording.
You do play well.

-Jeff