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jndietz
The Way It Moves
Where would you put the mics? I'm going to put one on the snare and the kick for sure, but where else? What is your guys' suggestions?
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89gtsleeper
New member
AKG 112 - Kick
SM57 - Snare
Rode NT5 MAtched Pair - Overheads
57 on the bottom side of the snare to really catch the snap factor.
Probably either reverse phase it, or bump the whole track a few ms later than it was recorded to line up with the overheads.
Overheads in the standard Recorderman positions.
Kick mic where it sounds best, probably inside the drum facing the side farthest from the snare, or out in front of the kick drum... just depends on the drum itself.
SM57 - Snare
Rode NT5 MAtched Pair - Overheads
57 on the bottom side of the snare to really catch the snap factor.
Probably either reverse phase it, or bump the whole track a few ms later than it was recorded to line up with the overheads.
Overheads in the standard Recorderman positions.
Kick mic where it sounds best, probably inside the drum facing the side farthest from the snare, or out in front of the kick drum... just depends on the drum itself.
Seafroggys
Well-known member
I use an AKG D112, SM57, and two Rode NT2-A on my drums. The snare and bass mics are obvious, the overheads....I have my right facing drummer overhead over the top rack tom facing towards the hi-hats and main crash. The other overhead I have in between my mid and floor tom facing the ride and other two crashes.
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notsocoolguy
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Definatly two overheads... In fact, if I had four mics, I would ALWAYS make room for overheads first! Much more natural sound. A pair of well placed overheads can almost get rid of close mics, aside from the kick that is 
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RAMI
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Definatly two overheads... In fact, if I had four mics, I would ALWAYS make room for overheads first! Much more natural sound. A pair of well placed overheads can almost get rid of close mics, aside from the kick that is
Absolutely. and also, you have to measure distances when it comes to placing overheads. It's not just a matter of sticking 2 mics "somewhere". I personally swear by the "Recorderman" method. But whatever method you use, learn about the details. Mic distances, etc....
rayc
retroreprobate
Listen to Rami's latest track in the MP3 clinic, you'll BELIEVE him! Look up "recorderman" & try to emulate him.
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chessrock
Banned
Put your 57 on the snare.
CAD on the kick.
MXLs overhead.
CAD on the kick.
MXLs overhead.
NTK88
New member
For the past year I have had only 4 mics to record with and I go kick, snare and 2 overheads.