Recording Drums

[Greykitkat36]

Whats the best way to record drums with one mic? I was thinking possibly overhead.

 

[rvdsm]

Whats the best way to record drums with one mic? I was thinking possibly overhead.

Best way?

Have the drummer play and move the mic around the room in all sorts of different positions until you find the one that captures the whole kit. With overhead micing alone you'll really lose a lot of the kick and toms.

 

[TexRoadkill]

Probably about 5' in front of the kit but you never know until you just move the mic around.

 

[HangDawg]

I second the 5' in front of the kit. Right about tom height.

 

[darnold]

hmm,

did i already answer this question in another forum?

wrd,

Danny

 

[MemoGtr]

i've got some nice results by placing de mic over the drummer's right shoulder or so (just be sure he wont hit the mic!)

 

[starch]

Having a well-tuned kit and a consistent dynamic player would be critical.

I second what rvdsm said, try to find a spot that captures the entire kit. It may take some time but you should be able to find a spot that balances out the entire kit. Once your ear hears the kit the way you would like to record it, slap a mic there and see what you come up with.

Never tracked drums with one mic, sounds difficult. Good luck and let us know how it comes out.