I'm probably through recommending small condensers for drum OH's

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ChristopherDawn said:
How are the OHs supposed to be pointed? Straight down? I know it says 'angle' them along with the kick drum, but angle them from where? Pointing down? Pointing at the cymbals? Toms?

Also, where is the snare OH supposed to be pointing? Straight down at the snare?

Or are they both supposed to be angled at the kick drum in a V and then the right one is supposed to be adjusted?

I'm so confused!

Point the overheads at the center of the snare. Adjust if necessary.
 
Point 'em where they sound good bro! Thats what I do.

I've had great luck with this method. Ya just gotta remember that its really only a starting point. Star there and,... adjust,...adjust,...adjust!!!

Later,...
Calwood
 
Dot said:
The AKG 451's we used made a good "cymbal" mic, but didn't pick up much detail from the kit and made the toms sound like paper.
Humm, well I hate to say this... but, maybe the drum set you were recording sounded like shit or the room sucked, or your ears are shot, or you don't know what the fuck your doing?
 
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