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Cyberdude

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Anyone can give me good EQ preset for a drum with three mic (snare, kick, overhead)?
 
There's no such thing as a EQ preset...

...let your ears tell you what you need to hear!

Bruce
 
Do a search for eq. There are some good threads at the moment but the topic has been covered many times in the past as well. On some of the current threads there are links to pages; sorry but I haven't got time to find them for you.
 
Bruce is absolutely right, but I'll try to point you in the right direction.

Kick - If it sounds 'boxy' or 'cardboardy' try cutting a little at around 250 hz.
If you need more definition in the attack or more beater 'slap' boost somewhere around 2.5 khz.
EQ will vary with different drums/heads/players/mics/placement/tunings/rooms/goals.

Snare - I usually like to boost a little top end on the snare to get some sizzle, usually shelving at around 10 Khz.
If it sounds thin add a little boost somewhere around 600 hz.

Overheads - I like a smooth sound from overheads so I usually try to find any harshness in the high mids and reduce it a touch, usually between 2 khz - 6 khz.
Once again it depends completely on the cymbals/mics/room/mix etc.
 
Im not a drummer (thank God)...but I believe someone needs to help you out with mic placement to help you get the sounds you are looking for BEFORE you reach for the EQ.....anyone......so cyberdude, your assignment is to set up your kit, mic it, record it and then listen to it...then ask yourself, what do you like and dislike about the sounds youve recorded,and report your findings back here....
 
...and I forgot, what mics are you using?....and make sure your drums are tuned.....
 
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