I recently started micing the hihat during drum recording.. I never did it before mostly because I didn't have enough channels & mics (oh yeah I'm a noob). I've always been relying on the OH's to catch the hihat work but MAN this is SO much better. The drum recording feel a lot more alive and the hihat really shines through all the cymbals. In my last session I user a MXL2003 underneath the hat close to the middle (to minimize movement of air around the mic) and was pleased with the result.
Do you rely on the OH's or are you micing the hihats? Any hints, tips (eq, compression)?
Do you rely on the OH's or are you micing the hihats? Any hints, tips (eq, compression)?