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Originally Posted by JoseyWales  i was also watching some videos on your myspace, there's one with a kick drum surounded in a long tunnel of blankets....... Recording @ Studio Piccolo Video by Luc Tellier (Producer/Mixer/Song Writer) - MySpace Video
i've never seen this technique before (i'm pretty new to the recording world so i dont doubt it may be pretty common)
just wondering what mic is being used and what is the actual technique and overall goal, im guessing it may be due to the low frequency responce of the kick, trying to maximise the sound, but yeah just really curious... |
Thanks man! This video was done a long time a go when I was recording with my band. This technique is called a 'kick drum tunnel':
It's used to capture a more ambient kick drum sound. It basically involves building a cavern or tunnel that extends from the front of a kick drum several feet out into the room. By placing a mic at the end of this tunnel, in addition to (or instead of) a normal mic inside the kick drum, you can capture a more roomy sounding kick, but without picking up the other drums and sounds in the room too much. Normally when the technique is employed the front head is removed from the drum, but this isn't necessary. A kick drum tunnel is simple to build. You take a couple of boom mic stands, extend their booms about two or three feet parallel to the ground and a few feet in front of the kick drum (this is your framework). Place your mic about a foot off the floor at the end of this structure and then cover the mic stands with blankets. Quote:
Originally Posted by - Michael P - The production is really good. I like the song as well. Nice! |
Thanks!