Recordig drums in my bedroom

[guitarist_44]

Me and my band are planning to record this summer, and we hope to do it in my home studio. I have my computer, mixer, mics, amps, etc... setup in my room, so thats wher eeverything wil be recorded.

I was wondering if anyone has to tried to record drums in their bedroom in their house. I have a large room, big enough to fit a large drum set, bed, dresser, etc... I will most likely have accesss to about 7 or 8 microphones for the recording.

Are there any precations or tricks i can use to get a better sound out of the drums when recording? I will be using a mix of different kinds of mics. A lot of Shure 57's and Shure 58's. My band plays a mix of rock, jazz, and alternative music. Our drummer is raelly good, and plays quite diverse lines. If you need anymore information to help me out, just ask!

Thanks alot!

 

[Anomaly Design]

That question is way too vague.

Instead of asking everyone how to record a drumset, try this:

1. Experiment on your own
2. Try comparing to a song that you want the drums to sound more like.
Make note of everything you like/dont like.
3. Search this forum for the answers

If you're still stuck, THEN ask a question.

Do you have anything you'd like to ask thats more specific? I.E. How to tune drums, mic placement, EQ for instruments?

 

[gcapel]

I record music in a double wide trailer which is my home for now. The recording area room is 10'x11'. I had to sound treat the room. You will be very frustrated trying to get a decent sound out of overhead condenser mics in a small room with bare sheetrock walls or paneling. I treated the walls with light weight outdoor rugs. Your overheads are probably the most important mics to capture the sound of the over all drum kit. But I have no trouble getting good results. Close micing(dynamic) your drums will add attack to your recordings. In other words an additive. But always start with the overhead mics to get a great sound first.