Suggestions for recording DM Pro kit

[Seeker of Rock]

I have a DM Pro kit I use for tracking drums to my 8-track analog. I set the speed very sensitive to get the best acoustic imitation I can, but this obviously increases the signal's dynamic range. I run my outs on the DM Pro to a Joe Meek MQ3 for a little compression (but namely for the color it gives) then to stereo tracks (1 and 2) on the board. It sounds good to me, but I want to make sure I'm not crossing any basic line that I shouldn't be or anyone have suggestions for improvement (besides buying an acoustic kit)?

 

[Seeker of Rock]

Since this is a combination recording technique/drum question, I will post in the drum forum as well. Any opinions are welcomed, though.

 

[Simman]

I have a DM Pro kit I use for tracking drums to my 8-track analog. I set the speed very sensitive to get the best acoustic imitation I can, but this obviously increases the signal's dynamic range. I run my outs on the DM Pro to a Joe Meek MQ3 for a little compression (but namely for the color it gives) then to stereo tracks (1 and 2) on the board. It sounds good to me, but I want to make sure I'm not crossing any basic line that I shouldn't be or anyone have suggestions for improvement (besides buying an acoustic kit)?

That is 1 way to do it. However, you may want to track out the individual drums so you get better control over each component of the kit. This really can be a big help at mix time. It also allows you to use different compression/processing on kick, snare, etc., as well.

Something to think about anyhow.

 

[Seeker of Rock]

I wish I had the tracks to do that. The brain gives me pretty good control over each individual component, and that is definitely the savior of my setup. Man it would be sweet to be able to have every component on its own track. Once I bring other instruments into the mix, I would be able to re-mix the drum pieces accordingly. Next purchase will be digital, probably computer-based, so with the right numbers of I/Os that will be possible. Excellent suggestion and thanks for the input.