| I generally use the OHS as a starting point for my drums (duh.) Cymbals are loud? Check. Snare is loud? Check. Toms are present with good imaging? Check.
If cymbals are too "loud" I would first try to EQ any and all "harsh" frequencies down a bit without bringing down the volume of the actual track. Maybe "harsh" isn't the correct term. Maybe overpowering frequencies? Just don't overdue it. A little bit will go a long way.
If that didn't work, I would try to use that unusable room mic. Why is it unusable? Too far away? Bump it up a few samples. Not enough room? That's what reverb plugs are for.
I would also check my mic technique on the next session. From what you're describing it sounds like you're micing your OHS from the front of the drum kit. Try up and over the shoulders of the drummer behind him/her. Not so high that all you have is room, but high enough so the drummer won't hit them. You will tend to get more drums in the OHS along with more room.
Good luck! |