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LTA · 23rd July 2004

The technique you state is valid. I think i've heard it called the "recorderman" here, actually. The distances are a bit arbitrary, but both mics should be the same distance from the snare.

You can also you the 2 condenser mics in the various other overhead fashions too. Add an sm57 for snare, some fashion of a kick drum mic, and you can call it a day.

You don't need to put a mic on every drum to get a good recorded sound. Many people would even argue that minimal micing is the absolute best way to go (with a few disclaimers concerning kit, tuning, player, room, equipment, weather, sunspot activity, and phase of the moon).

You can always add close tom mics a few units of time down the road when they work into the budget. Start with the good solid basics, and add the fluff on as needed.

23rd July 2004	#2
LTA Gear addict Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 470	The technique you state is valid. I think i've heard it called the "recorderman" here, actually. The distances are a bit arbitrary, but both mics should be the same distance from the snare. You can also you the 2 condenser mics in the various other overhead fashions too. Add an sm57 for snare, some fashion of a kick drum mic, and you can call it a day. You don't need to put a mic on every drum to get a good recorded sound. Many people would even argue that minimal micing is the absolute best way to go (with a few disclaimers concerning kit, tuning, player, room, equipment, weather, sunspot activity, and phase of the moon). You can always add close tom mics a few units of time down the road when they work into the budget. Start with the good solid basics, and add the fluff on as needed.