How should I record drums with these mics?

[ido1957]

I have a drummer friend who is going to come over and do some recording during the holidays. I need some ideas on how to mic the drums using the mics I have at my disposal.

RODE NTK, Shure SM57, AKG PL80 , Shure SM58.

These are obviously not all "drum" mics but it is what I have to work with right now. I would like to save myself lots of time trying out a variety of positions and mics. I was hoping that someone out there has similar mics and has found a decent way to set them up. I only have the afternoon and I don't want to spend it all doing sound tests (if I can help it)

Not sure if it matters but he uses Pearl drums with snare, bass, three toms, floor tom and three cymbals.

Thanks

 

[visa]

those are all great mics. i'd use the ntk as a mono overhead the sm57 on snare and the sm58 on bass drum with some heavy eqing. pl80 could be used as a hihat mic if placed correctly.