Drums with dynamics only
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Re: Drums with dynamics only
I've been working with a dynamic mic setup for drums as well. No fancy pres - just going through a RAMSA WR8118. The ol' SM57 trick on snare, two 635a's for overheads, and a borrowed Audix D6. I must admit, it ain't too shabby. Tried the D6 through a Presonus MP20 - I prefer the RAMSA pre over it; the Presonus seemed to sound "rattly".
The kick sounded a bit thwacky in the 635a's though, not so thrilled about that. It seems to cover up the the nice thump of the kick track. Anyone have any suggestions?
Regardless, it's getting there. Move them mics around! Yeah!
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The kick sounded a bit thwacky in the 635a's though, not so thrilled about that. It seems to cover up the the nice thump of the kick track. Anyone have any suggestions?
Regardless, it's getting there. Move them mics around! Yeah!
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Caldo71 wrote:Slightly off-topic I gotta say it's really awesome and inspiring to see how having a rack 'o' 7th-circle pres can enhance the choices one makes in mic'ing a kit! I just got started in that world myself this year (only one A12 right now) and your post really gets me all fired up to build some more.
Na man just build a bunch of one type (the A12 is API ish right) and do the whole drum-set (1 big instrument) with 'em. Hell try something crazy like making a whole record with one one preamp!bradb wrote:yeah, they're really sweet.
I'd recommend my route: 3 A12s, 2 N72s and 3 J99s
the N72 are the ones i use least, but they are good for toms with their dial-able grit.
Re: Drums with dynamics only
Depending on the OHs, I use a HP filter so I don't get and phasey suck on my FOK mic.ultravioletray wrote:The kick sounded a bit thwacky in the 635a's though, not so thrilled about that. It seems to cover up the the nice thump of the kick track. Anyone have any suggestions?
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What sort of paradigm? I'm totally confused by that question. I record drums with nothing but condensers most of the time. That's not to say that I won't use dynamics or anything, but what does using one type of mic have to do with any sort of paradigm?bradb wrote:i guess the core of my question is... are condensers on drums a paradigm that can be re-thought with good outcomes?
Chris Garges
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Chris, there is clearly a paradigm for mic'ing drums.
it generally revolves around dynamics for close mic'ing and condensers to capture the kit... OHs, FOK, room...
If you asked 10 random engineers to mic a drum kit, they'd probably all use with condensers as overheads... now, i'm not saying there is anything wrong with this, I'm just saying condensers are much more detailed than dynamics and maybe by using exclusively dynamics *I* can ignore some of that ugly ambiance in my room.
just seeing people's thoughts / experiences.
it generally revolves around dynamics for close mic'ing and condensers to capture the kit... OHs, FOK, room...
If you asked 10 random engineers to mic a drum kit, they'd probably all use with condensers as overheads... now, i'm not saying there is anything wrong with this, I'm just saying condensers are much more detailed than dynamics and maybe by using exclusively dynamics *I* can ignore some of that ugly ambiance in my room.
just seeing people's thoughts / experiences.
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Yeah, but plenty of people use either condensers, dynamics, or even ribbons as close mics on kick, snare, and toms, and ribbon mics are increasingly popular as overhead mics these days. And every once in a while, you get a competent engineer who'll change things up depending on what the session requires.
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