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That looks a little retarded to me... I mean... only 5 microphones for a snare top?
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Hahah, again to be clear. These are just pics I have found on the net over time. The only one from ME is the one I posted in #15.
As for the pics with multiple mics on the snare, I think most of those are from microphone shootouts. Since you can't hit the snare the same EVERY time, you place all the mics you want to compare and record all of them at once, this way you have the same source coming through each one. It wouldn't be fair to the other mics if you recorded each one individually as some may have better hits than others, etc. One SM57 does the trick, as you can see, but some opt for condensors for a more clear, crisp sound. I actually found some audio clips using the multi-mic shootout and the condensor they used, I think a 414, sounded so incredibly crisp while the SM57 sounded incredibly dull. I mean, it was a HUGE difference. So, I may be looking to get a 414 for snares haha.
Now, some of the multi-mic pics may be from actual sessions. I see the advantage, having a ton of options and when you are doing some high-budget project - why not? However, if I were engineering I'd only pick two, maybe three, mics for the snare. 5 is a little overkill IMO as well.
As for the pics with multiple mics on the snare, I think most of those are from microphone shootouts. Since you can't hit the snare the same EVERY time, you place all the mics you want to compare and record all of them at once, this way you have the same source coming through each one. It wouldn't be fair to the other mics if you recorded each one individually as some may have better hits than others, etc. One SM57 does the trick, as you can see, but some opt for condensors for a more clear, crisp sound. I actually found some audio clips using the multi-mic shootout and the condensor they used, I think a 414, sounded so incredibly crisp while the SM57 sounded incredibly dull. I mean, it was a HUGE difference. So, I may be looking to get a 414 for snares haha.
Now, some of the multi-mic pics may be from actual sessions. I see the advantage, having a ton of options and when you are doing some high-budget project - why not? However, if I were engineering I'd only pick two, maybe three, mics for the snare. 5 is a little overkill IMO as well.
C_F_H_13
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it was...I forget how many tracks we ended up with....it was something like this.....
Kick 1 in, out sub
Kick 2 in, out sub
Kick 3 in, out resonator
Snare top and bottom
Toms 1-6
Stereo track of mini toms all combined
L,C,R Overheads
Hat Mic, ride mic, a couple of cymbal spot mics,
6 room tracks.
Ended up at 34 tracks I think.....
Wow I'm learning alot here in this thread- I usually go for somewhere aiming at about an inch away from the middle using either a 57 or an I5 with the mic as close as I can get it.
Looks like people have the mic alot further away from the drum than I usually do and I've become a bit depressed at the last few snare sounds I've ended up with- definately gonna pull the mic a little further back. Haven't used a condenser on the snare either- gonna give that a go too!
Got a few hi hat ideas too- Sweet. Great thread!
Looks like people have the mic alot further away from the drum than I usually do and I've become a bit depressed at the last few snare sounds I've ended up with- definately gonna pull the mic a little further back. Haven't used a condenser on the snare either- gonna give that a go too!
Got a few hi hat ideas too- Sweet. Great thread!
if6was9: Yikes! I would be incredibly worried about it getting beat to shit. We know how drummers obey when you tell them to hit in a particular area on the drum You want it to poke in over the rim, usually I have it two fingers width above, aim it at the center. That will give you a full snare sound and don't worry, it will pick everything up 
You want it to poke in over the rim, usually I have it two fingers width above, aim it at the center. That will give you a full snare sound and don't worry, it will pick everything up 
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ahjteam
Anssi Tenhunen
I have done that many times when doing live when I don't have enough channels or tom mics. Kick, Snare and 1-2 overheads and compress the overheads to fuckery.
C_F_H_13
Protools Guru
Ridiculous right?
That was his "small kit" too. His bigger one is this abomination....
Jackal_Strain
Sigurd Løberg
No, I bet he IS the BIGGEST dick in the universe for making roadies and sound engineers deal with that monster.
Jackal_Strain
Sigurd Løberg
I always thought that kit was a pr stunt or something. He actually takes that monstrosity on the road?
Yeah dude, hahah. It's Bozzio, that's his "trademark" of sorts. It's honestly fucking retarded and in no way necessary. I've seen him play the monster kit in mannnny videos and I have yet to see the point. My friend AJ is a drummer, he thinks it's beautiful. :sigh:
There is a reason why there are VERY few people in the world that have a kit that stupid. Good 'ol 5-piece works just fine. Hell, I'm partial to a 4-piece myself. The only thing more retarded than a shit-ton of drums is a shit-ton of cymbals. 6 or 7 tops. Not 30.
There is a reason why there are VERY few people in the world that have a kit that stupid. Good 'ol 5-piece works just fine. Hell, I'm partial to a 4-piece myself. The only thing more retarded than a shit-ton of drums is a shit-ton of cymbals. 6 or 7 tops. Not 30.
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