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jeff deff · 9th May 2006

I would try using an Aquarian Super Kick I head on the kick drum with an RE-20 for the mic. For the snare use a wallet or one of those remo sound rings to deaden it and mic it with a small diaphragm condenser, also mic the bottom. On the toms, use C414s top and bottom. For the cymbals use ribbon mics close to the crash and ride. I played on a record where we went for the 70's drum sound and we nailed it using this setup. Also, it's important you are in a very dead room or use some gobos.

9th May 2006	#21
jeff deff Gear nut Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago, Ill. Posts: 130	I would try using an Aquarian Super Kick I head on the kick drum with an RE-20 for the mic. For the snare use a wallet or one of those remo sound rings to deaden it and mic it with a small diaphragm condenser, also mic the bottom. On the toms, use C414s top and bottom. For the cymbals use ribbon mics close to the crash and ride. I played on a record where we went for the 70's drum sound and we nailed it using this setup. Also, it's important you are in a very dead room or use some gobos.