starting to recording drums

[Donkeypuncher]

ok so im looking to start recording drums

ive been eyeing the tascam 1641 which so i hear can simultaneously record up to 8 mics at one time which seems great for drums and CAD Premium 7-piece drum mic pack together should be around 550$ from musiciansfriend mostly they get pretty good reviews im considering it but id like to know if their worth it


also if i were to buy those would i need to get some other pieces of gear that i may be overlooking

sence i am a newbie to this stuff eny thoughts opinions suggestions enything would be helpfull thanks for reading

 

[dastrick]

Other pieces of gear: (besides the obvious computer and software)

Mic cables, mic stands and/or drum mic clips


Other than that, you don't NEED anything else. Everything else like headphones, monitors, acoustic treatment, etc. is optional.

 

[benherron.rrr]

Im not sure where you live, but here in england there is a company called Red 5 Audio they make mics at high quality many people say equvilent to 3-4 times the price! I know they do a nice drum mic set that might be worth looking into. . .

 

[jdier]

yep, that should do it.

If it was me I think I would go a different way with the mics. I would look at getting something like a Beta 52 or AKG112 (or if you splurge RE20) for kick. A few SM57's for snare and toms and then a LDC for overhead/room (I have had good results with a Joly modified Oktava 219.) If you want stereo overheads try to find some Oktava 012's or studio projects C4's.

I just think that the mic packs wind up giving you a lot of stuff but not a lot of quality.

If you buy SM57's, 112 or RE20 I would venture a guess that you would keep them forever.

 

[bonezy]

I just record my drums -Kick and 1 over head / works fine.

 

[Dogbreath]

I think Greg L uses a Cad pak but not positive. He gets great drums. He also has a good room, skillz and mic placement.

If you haven't checked em out already...search for the "recorderman technique" or the "Glyn Johns method". Both give ya great drums with 3 or 4 mics. I use the GJ method with added tom mics.
I also use a Beta 52, and a 57 for snare with 2 Studio Projects B1's as OH's. The toms are some little K-micro's.
Just for some food for thought.