bass drum mic - front or back?

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Re: bass drum mic - front or back?

Post by vernier » Sun Jan 10, 2021 1:21 pm

I do Ringo style, but sometimes put a mic next to my head to pick up whole kit including bass drum.

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Re: bass drum mic - front or back?

Post by drumsound » Tue Jan 12, 2021 8:41 am

vernier wrote:
Sun Jan 10, 2021 1:21 pm
I do Ringo style, but sometimes put a mic next to my head to pick up whole kit including bass drum.
The mic next to the drummer's head OH can work really well.

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Re: bass drum mic - front or back?

Post by Studiodawg » Tue Jan 12, 2021 9:52 am

drumsound wrote:
Tue Jan 12, 2021 8:41 am

The mic next to the drummer's head OH can work really well.
even in figure 8!

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Re: bass drum mic - front or back?

Post by vvv » Tue Jan 12, 2021 4:12 pm

So many times I've been tempted to put a mic upside the drummer's head! :twisted:
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Re: bass drum mic - front or back?

Post by drumsound » Tue Jan 12, 2021 5:22 pm

vvv wrote:
Tue Jan 12, 2021 4:12 pm
So many times I've been tempted to put a mic upside the drummer's head! :twisted:
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Re: bass drum mic - front or back?

Post by vvv » Tue Jan 12, 2021 5:50 pm

drumsound wrote:
Tue Jan 12, 2021 5:22 pm
vvv wrote:
Tue Jan 12, 2021 4:12 pm
So many times I've been tempted to put a mic upside the drummer's head! :twisted:
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Well, a mic hitting a mic stand kinda goes "clang".

But a mic hitting a drummer's head - properly tuned-up, see - goes "thud".

So, one is often ever so much more satisfrying than t'over.

Finally, a mic stand hitting a drummer's head is best for solos, what no one ever really needs to hear.
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Re: bass drum mic - front or back?

Post by drumsound » Tue Jan 12, 2021 7:06 pm

vvv wrote:
Tue Jan 12, 2021 5:50 pm
drumsound wrote:
Tue Jan 12, 2021 5:22 pm
vvv wrote:
Tue Jan 12, 2021 4:12 pm
So many times I've been tempted to put a mic upside the drummer's head! :twisted:
-redacted

Well, a mic hitting a mic stand kinda goes "clang".

But a mic hitting a drummer's head - properly tuned-up, see - goes "thud".

So, one is often ever so much more satisfrying than t'over.

Finally, a mic stand hitting a drummer's head is best for solos, what no one ever really needs to hear.
:lol:

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Re: bass drum mic - front or back?

Post by Jarvis » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:41 pm

What about them Elvin Jones style vocalatin' drummers?
I'm a bit of a hummer myself

What sort of bludgeon would you, as a professional, recommend?
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Re: bass drum mic - front or back?

Post by drumsound » Thu Jan 14, 2021 10:10 pm

Jarvis wrote:
Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:41 pm
What about them Elvin Jones style vocalatin' drummers?
I'm a bit of a hummer myself

What sort of bludgeon would you, as a professional, recommend?
I've met Elvin, I can tell you HE is not someone to tangle with! Your general moaner or groaner probably isn't a problem unless the music is delicate.

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Re: bass drum mic - front or back?

Post by vvv » Fri Jan 15, 2021 4:24 pm

Yep, it's the screamers is often a problem.

On them, ya wanna use shotgun mic like a baseball bat, see.
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Re: bass drum mic - front or back?

Post by Snarl 12/8 » Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:33 pm

This thread makes me sad.
I thought this was a safe space.
Anti-drummer sentiments are real and can be hurtful.
We've seen where violent rhetoric leads.
I'm not even kidding.
I love you all.
But can you refrain from discussing how you would best assault me?
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Re: bass drum mic - front or back?

Post by drumsound » Mon Jan 18, 2021 11:21 pm

Snarl 12/8 wrote:
Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:33 pm
This thread makes me sad.
I thought this was a safe space.
Anti-drummer sentiments are real and can be hurtful.
We've seen where violent rhetoric leads.
I'm not even kidding.
I love you all.
But can you refrain from discussing how you would best assault me?
Sorry to make you feel bad Snarl. It's not fun if everyone doesn't find it fun. Truly sorry.

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Re: bass drum mic - front or back?

Post by drumsound » Tue Jan 19, 2021 11:11 pm

I've removed my post, and I suggest others consider doing the same.

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Re: bass drum mic - front or back?

Post by Snarl 12/8 » Tue Jan 19, 2021 11:47 pm

drumsound wrote:
Tue Jan 19, 2021 11:11 pm
I've removed my post, and I suggest others consider doing the same.
No, no, no.

I don't want to spoil anyone's fun. Especially a fellow drummer. And I don't want history revised. It's just these times. But I'm not steamed up or triggered over this. I just wanted to put my perspective down for the record. I really love this place. :worthy:
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Re: bass drum mic - front or back?

Post by drumsound » Wed Jan 20, 2021 7:36 pm

Snarl 12/8 wrote:
Tue Jan 19, 2021 11:47 pm
drumsound wrote:
Tue Jan 19, 2021 11:11 pm
I've removed my post, and I suggest others consider doing the same.
No, no, no.

I don't want to spoil anyone's fun. Especially a fellow drummer. And I don't want history revised. It's just these times. But I'm not steamed up or triggered over this. I just wanted to put my perspective down for the record. I really love this place. :worthy:
Your feelings on the subject matter. You're a pillar of our community, my man.

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