| I think you may be a little confused. Bleed has nothing to do with your tracking levels. If you record at -50dB and then turn it up after it's been recorded (which you will have to do anyhow) the bleed will be back. By using more pre amp gain you're not actually making the microphone try to 'hear' more sound. I mean, it is, but in exact proportion to if it was turned down. Like everyone has said before me. Bleed is going to happen. It's not a big deal. You seem to be happy with the kit sound. Don't be so solo button happy. When it's on a CD or iPod, nobody is going to say "man those tom mics sure are picking up a lot of cymbal bleed". trust me.
Neil |