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Mertmo · 31st August 2009

I've done this a bunch, I like it.

But it's usually my kit which is simple. Mostly what I've done is U87 on left side for hat and crash together. TLM 103 on the right for the ride cymbal. Most times it sounds
pretty damn fantastic to me.

Sadly, I do not have access to those mics anymore.

31st August 2009	#4
Mertmo Lives for gear Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,008	I've done this a bunch, I like it. But it's usually my kit which is simple. Mostly what I've done is U87 on left side for hat and crash together. TLM 103 on the right for the ride cymbal. Most times it sounds pretty damn fantastic to me. Sadly, I do not have access to those mics anymore.