Had a search around but couldnt find anything on this topic, forgive me if I missed it..
Im recording a band over the next month or so that has a VERY hard hitting drummer. I plan on replacing the kicks and this usually isnt a problem at all, however in the past when I have recorded this drummer, I have had problems with spill between mics - mainly kick getting into a lot of other mics.. The kick sound from a distant mic is usually a muddy, dead thud (ie, not very nice). Any tips on somehow isolating the kick to reduce bleed into other mics? Ive seen a lot of people basically drape a heavy blanket over the kick, would this help me at all, or is this simply to achieve a better kick sound ?
Any help would be appreciated!
Im recording a band over the next month or so that has a VERY hard hitting drummer. I plan on replacing the kicks and this usually isnt a problem at all, however in the past when I have recorded this drummer, I have had problems with spill between mics - mainly kick getting into a lot of other mics.. The kick sound from a distant mic is usually a muddy, dead thud (ie, not very nice). Any tips on somehow isolating the kick to reduce bleed into other mics? Ive seen a lot of people basically drape a heavy blanket over the kick, would this help me at all, or is this simply to achieve a better kick sound ?
Any help would be appreciated!