AndyB
New member
Hey all
I've been recording drums in my home set-up for a few months, and have learnt to get them sounding nice using nothing but tiny hints of reverb and panning at mixdown. BUT ! what i ask for your help in is... How do i get them sounding much fuller, fatter and better ? At my disposal i have a Soundcraft Spirit M12, a pair of overheads, e604's on the two toms (12" & 14"), sm58 on the 14x5 very high-tuned snare (about to acquire a 57 for this !!), A/T Pro-25 on the kick, and a couple t'other mics on the ride and hihats. ALso have compressors (dbx + behringer), actually, they're all compressor/gates, 6 channels worth. i do have funds / spare channels to add more if neds be.
Everytime i've gone to a gig with a proper soundguy, and gone into proper studios, the drum sound is punchy.
So.. what comp/gate, eq and techniques etc settings would you suggest i use ? i ask as i'm self-taught !! Am after the modern rock/punk drum sound, with that really chunky and clicky kick sound. Also what techniques and mics are best for room ambience ?
Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated !
I've been recording drums in my home set-up for a few months, and have learnt to get them sounding nice using nothing but tiny hints of reverb and panning at mixdown. BUT ! what i ask for your help in is... How do i get them sounding much fuller, fatter and better ? At my disposal i have a Soundcraft Spirit M12, a pair of overheads, e604's on the two toms (12" & 14"), sm58 on the 14x5 very high-tuned snare (about to acquire a 57 for this !!), A/T Pro-25 on the kick, and a couple t'other mics on the ride and hihats. ALso have compressors (dbx + behringer), actually, they're all compressor/gates, 6 channels worth. i do have funds / spare channels to add more if neds be.
Everytime i've gone to a gig with a proper soundguy, and gone into proper studios, the drum sound is punchy.
So.. what comp/gate, eq and techniques etc settings would you suggest i use ? i ask as i'm self-taught !! Am after the modern rock/punk drum sound, with that really chunky and clicky kick sound. Also what techniques and mics are best for room ambience ?
Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated !