do you prefer to record drums on carpet or tile?

[topsoul182]

im rearranging my basement and i am wondering which route to go for recording drums. typically i sample replace my drums but keep live overheads

does anyone have a/b recordings that show drums recorded on carpet and drums that was recorded on tile or hardwood.

 

[schnykeees]

the only way to go, bro.

 

[ahjteam]

Hardwood as floor and carpet under the drums

 

[barricade]

You will need the carpet in almost any case because the kick drum moves a lot and the carpet prevents that!

 

[heshian46]

You will need the carpet in almost any case because the kick drum moves a lot and the carpet prevents that!

Yea, I think the question should be changed to "Do you prefer to record drums in a room with tile or wood floors?"

 

[christopher ridley]

Rarely do I ever see anyone use tile floors in a studio other than the restroom or kitchen.

 

[topsoul182]

i said tile because in my basement i already have vinyl tile down. i was just wondering if it was better to have a carpet under the drums or if its good to get reflections from the floor

 

[christopher ridley]

Ultimately you will need the carpet unless you want to scar your floor from the kick drum legs. Aside from scarring, the kick will be sliding around without a carpet as well.

 

[topsoul182]

what if i get a 5x5 sheet of plywood and screw a 2x4 to put the bass drum behind it?