Recording Drums in the Corner ?

[studiodrum]

Hey Dudes!
So, I what are the disadvantages and advantage (if any) of setting up the drums in the corner of the recording studio?

I know that the rule of thumb is too keep the drums away from the walls, as much as possible. But, I was wondering if there was any advantage to sticking the drums in a corner, . .maybe placing some baffles behind, or in front of the drum to create more isolation, . . or is that going to give you more trouble than its worth?

I have attached some diagrams with a few ideas of different drum placements in the space that I plan to do some recording, . .and I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on which setup might work best given the room size and the fact that its going to be a dual purpose room.

Also, depending where I setup the drums, . would I be better off placing a few 4" thick broadband panels in the corners BEHIND the drums, or in the corners INFRONT the drums, . . or would I get better results in using some 2" thick 2'x4' absorbent panels directly on the wall behind the drums?

 

[pandamonk]

I think 2 would be best, for stereo imaging at least.

 

[Dani Pace]

Corners have reflection problems and make it hard to place mics. A corner also works like a megaphone and makes drums sound louder and cymbals sound harsh. With enough diffusers it can work but it is a lot easier to just move the drums. If you have to set the drums in a corner, don't try to put them too tightly into the corner, set them out into the room a bit (if a drummer can touch any wall surface with a stick then he/she is too cloce to the corner.) I have never met a drummer who likes playing in a corner. The sound reflections not only make recording harder, they change the way a drummer hears their own playing. For all practical purposes you need room to be able to walk around the drums, it's easier to place mics when you can get to them.

 

[studiodrum]

Thanks for the input guys, . . Yeah, I swaying between Drums 2, and 3 myself.