What's the usual way to record a djembe?

RockNote · 29th March 2008

What's the usual way of recording a djembe? 2 dynamic mics? Is there some reason why it is not a good idea to try my T.Bone SCT2000 large diaphragm tube condenser mic? That is, should I be concerned about overloading/breaking the mic? I know that ribbon mics can be blown, but I am not sure how rugged are large diaphragm tube condenser mics. I could add my SM57 in close proximity to the djembe and have the SCT2000 pick up the bass at some distance. What do you think? Thanks.

RockNote · 29th March 2008

Oops! I apologize for not searching in due time, i.e. prior to posting. But for those interested, my questions have already been answered. It appears large diaphrags condensers are fine with the djembe.

http://www.gearslutz.com/board/high-...recording.html
http://www.gearslutz.com/board/so-mu...ng-djembe.html
Recording A Djembe?

bitman · 29th March 2008

I have not had occasion to record one, but have played one.
I would treat it like a kick maybe starting with an RE20 or D112 for the bottom sound and maybe an md421 top? Or a sidekick below, yea a sidekick.

bwaudio · 31st March 2008

Well, I haven't read those other posts, But I'd say your method should be fine. SM57 close, condenser a few feet out.

29th March 2008	#1
RockNote Gear Head Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 41 Thread Starter	What's the usual way to record a djembe? What's the usual way of recording a djembe? 2 dynamic mics? Is there some reason why it is not a good idea to try my T.Bone SCT2000 large diaphragm tube condenser mic? That is, should I be concerned about overloading/breaking the mic? I know that ribbon mics can be blown, but I am not sure how rugged are large diaphragm tube condenser mics. I could add my SM57 in close proximity to the djembe and have the SCT2000 pick up the bass at some distance. What do you think? Thanks.

31st March 2008	#4
bwaudio Gear maniac Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 168	Well, I haven't read those other posts, But I'd say your method should be fine. SM57 close, condenser a few feet out. __________________ An album I recently recorded/mixed/produced: willcoke.com

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29th March 2008	#3
bitman Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Keystone, CO Posts: 1,502	I have not had occasion to record one, but have played one. I would treat it like a kick maybe starting with an RE20 or D112 for the bottom sound and maybe an md421 top? Or a sidekick below, yea a sidekick.