[matt thomas]

hi tchad, great to have you here

My question(s) pertain to your philosophy of recording drums in a small room. I too have been heading this way, albeit with quite a dry sound, so I am interested in your take on a few issues.

I have been told that you like to use "the smallest possible room" (quote some people that have worked with you, yes I am from new zealand), is this true? is there no limit (besides the size of the kit i suppose!)?

do you use just standard rectangular rooms, standing waves and all? or do you like to dampen, or diffuse, the sound in the room? what about bass trapping?

I am finding my preference for ribbons for overheads is not mixing well with my small room tangent, as they pick up too much room sound. Do you use a typical pair of cardoid condensers for OHs? and are they positioned unusually close to the cymbals to minimise room sound or?

thanks alot
I am looking forward to hearing the new crowded house!
narco