Mic Placement for drums

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jbgoode

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I've got a question regarding mike placement for a drum kit. I've got (2) MXL condenser mics, (1) SM57, (1) SM58. A fairly typical drum kit w/ some timbales, 2-toms, floor tom, ride-crash-splash cymbals. Not really a cymbal heavy player.

I guess my question is mic placement and should I try using one of my mics for the kick or is it so important an item that I need to get a specific kick mic ?
 
Try this and then decide if and where there is something lacking in your kit. I've been getting some good results with just 2 ECM's as overs and a 57 for the kick. YMMV.
 
thanks!

Thanks ! that's a great article and just what I needed. I'll let you know results after next recording session.
 
If your trying this technique you should check out the thread under drums its how to get fat drums with 3 mics. It works check it out. Good Luck
 
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