This actually turned out much better than I expected...

[FoulPhil]

I agree with you guys as well. If I was going to record some drums I would want at least 8 mics on a standard 5 piece kit. All I would be able to use right now is 8 mics. Even that would be kind of challenging because of the all the techniques down on paper.

Do I use one for the room or should I mic the top and the bottom of the snare? Maybe the overheads will do a good job of picking up the toms and I won't need the toms mic-ed up. Then I could even mic the high hats, both top and bottom of the snare, one in and out of the bass drum and one for the room.

I also think even if he can only use 2 mics at a time there is a way to get the best possible sound for his situation. As challenging as it is, he would obviously master using those two mics and when he's able to add more he'll already have an idea of what to do with at least those 2 mics LOL

I use EzDrummer and even though I think it's the best drum program I've come across, it's still lacking the simplicity of getting that perfect beat. I've gone through drum machines a thousand times and it's normally a compromise when choosing beats and drum fills. Nothing like having a real drummer, especially a good one.

 

[VomitHatSteve]

I've been coming in to work (where there's a drum kit; I don't have my own) about 15-30 minutes early a few times a week and recording using their kit and my DR-1. During winter, my commute takes longer so I get even less time to work on it.

I've actually been mulling over the idea of coming much earlier (something like 2 hours) once a week or so. Maybe I should try bringing in a better set of mics and seeing what kind of sound I can get with that.

In some ways, my lack of skill as a drummer makes things a little easier. I only really need to mic the kick and snare (and sometimes the hi hat.) So a two mic setup could be perfect if I do it right!