| Mixes in which the drums take up too much space in the stereo spectrum is a common mix mistake. Sometimes they are phasey, but more often it's just too spread out for the song & it tends to clutter things up. Just because the kit was recorded with 17 mics doesn't mean they all have to be used. Some of the best mixes have very focused drums, perhaps recorded with just one overhead mic instead of two. A minimalist approach to mixing drums can really free up space in the spectrum, and often serve the song better. Avoid wacky phase problems, especially on kick & snare. |