Is there any tips on how to record cymbals, hats and toms using only two overhead mics? I know it´s pretty guetto to record toms and hats without close mic'ing, but I wonder if anyone here ever tried. Would a pair of AT4040 fits better for this scenario (toms and stuff) than a tradicional "pencil condenser" pair?
Recording cymbals, hats and toms with overheads.
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Skyweaver
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http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/production-tips/217656-acoustic-drums-metal-guide.html - there's good info in there
ze kink
THE BLACK WIZARDS
I like the Glyn Johns method for this. I think it sounds very good, actually. I've only tried it with small diaphragm condensers, and I'm pretty sure it would sound even better with LDC's.
Trevoire520
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Getting enough hats out of the overheads is easy to be honest. Toms on the other hand are going to be difficult. Best advice I can give is to get your overheads low as you can get away with to try and get a better drums/cymbal ratio.
Here´s the thing. I´ve finally got my place to track drums, but I don´t have special drum mics yet and my budget is very limited right now.
My plan is to:
1) Close mic the kick with a SM57
2) Close mic the snare with a SM57
3) Use two AT4040 as overheads to capture the rest of the kit (hats, cymbals and toms)
4) 100% sample replace the kick and snare tracks.
I realize it´s odd to capture toms with the overheads, but that´s what my budget allows me today so, instead of buying a pair of SDC, I was thinking about picking a second AT4040 (I already own one) to use as OH. I´ve read on the Glyn Johns method that LDCs are better than SDCs for this task. Having a second AT4040 also would be handy on other stuff.
About the micing mehod, I´m not sure about what to use: the traditional OH in stereo, the XY method or one of these infamous methods such as the Recorderman or Glyn Johns.
Any input is appreciated. Thanks!
My plan is to:
1) Close mic the kick with a SM57
2) Close mic the snare with a SM57
3) Use two AT4040 as overheads to capture the rest of the kit (hats, cymbals and toms)
4) 100% sample replace the kick and snare tracks.
I realize it´s odd to capture toms with the overheads, but that´s what my budget allows me today so, instead of buying a pair of SDC, I was thinking about picking a second AT4040 (I already own one) to use as OH. I´ve read on the Glyn Johns method that LDCs are better than SDCs for this task. Having a second AT4040 also would be handy on other stuff.
About the micing mehod, I´m not sure about what to use: the traditional OH in stereo, the XY method or one of these infamous methods such as the Recorderman or Glyn Johns.
Any input is appreciated. Thanks!
