Spaced Pair vs. Close Mic Overheads

dangoudie · 16th January 2008

Hi guys,

I've always used a spaced pair trying to get the ambience of the kit but then, if I've triggered anything, it's tricky to rule out the raw sounds (even with a 1KHz high pass) especially when trying to realign or quantize.

Anyone got experience with close micing cymbals?
Got any recommendations of mic use/placement etc.?
Could you use a room mic to make up for the proxmity?

Cheers, Dan Goudie

nandoanalog · 16th January 2008

Get a better drummer?

Or, record cymbals separate from drums?

Musiclab · 17th January 2008

I just tried close micing the cymbals on the suggestion of Joe Ferla on one of these threads. It was actually perfect for this track since there were lots of ride cymbal in it. Joe's idea is to close mic the cymbals and use a mono overheard. You certainly get more presence .

16th January 2008	#1
dangoudie Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2007 Location: London Posts: 602 Thread Starter	Spaced Pair vs. Close Mic Overheads Hi guys, I've always used a spaced pair trying to get the ambience of the kit but then, if I've triggered anything, it's tricky to rule out the raw sounds (even with a 1KHz high pass) especially when trying to realign or quantize. Anyone got experience with close micing cymbals? Got any recommendations of mic use/placement etc.? Could you use a room mic to make up for the proxmity? Cheers, Dan Goudie

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Musiclab Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2002 Location: Elmont NY Posts: 6,274 3 Reviews written	I just tried close micing the cymbals on the suggestion of Joe Ferla on one of these threads. It was actually perfect for this track since there were lots of ride cymbal in it. Joe's idea is to close mic the cymbals and use a mono overheard. You certainly get more presence . __________________ Lou Gimenez www.musiclabnyc.com

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nandoanalog Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2007 Location: portugal Posts: 1,140	Get a better drummer? Or, record cymbals separate from drums?