Best way to record drums?

Trapaw · 06-22-2009, 06:59 PM

So I have decided I want to try and record the live drums for my album instead of programming them in.
I have two cardioid microphones and a condenser mic.
From what I understand, I wanna mic the kick with a cardioid mic and I also want to mic the snare.
What I want to know is should I mic the snare with the cardioid or the condenser mic? And where should I put my other mic to get the best sound?

MusicMan · 06-23-2009, 02:31 PM

Is it in your budget to spend any more on drum mics? Maybe just another $100? Personally, I like to see drums mic'd with 4 or 5 mics. But if you are stuck with what you've got, let me know, and specify if it's a double kick setup or just a single and I'll try and recommend something decent.

Trapaw · 06-23-2009, 04:13 PM

It probably will be in my budget by the time I start final recording. I have been looking at picking up a new cardioid mic anyways. Also, the kit I will be using has one kick drum but dual pedals. I am using a friend's kit for this so I can't make any drastic changes haha.

MusicMan · 06-23-2009, 06:02 PM

For some good ideas on how to setup a recording with 3 mics, click here. They mention a lot of high priced mics, but the same principles apply and you can just substitute similar style, more affordable mics and get the same type of results.

If you find it in your budget though, try and get a 4 or 5 mic set made for micing drums, Musician's Friend or Guitar Center often have really good deals on these, starting at around $100-$150 if I remember correctly.

Trapaw · 06-23-2009, 10:33 PM

Awesome. I'll check that out when I get the free time man. Thanks

06-22-2009, 06:59 PM	#1
Trapaw Metal Elitist: Anti-Pink Polo Shirts Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: In Hell (a.k.a. The South) Posts: 303 Thanks: 18 Thanked 23 Times in 20 Posts Rep Power: 32	So I have decided I want to try and record the live drums for my album instead of programming them in. I have two cardioid microphones and a condenser mic. From what I understand, I wanna mic the kick with a cardioid mic and I also want to mic the snare. What I want to know is should I mic the snare with the cardioid or the condenser mic? And where should I put my other mic to get the best sound? __________________ Bury The Living coming soon!

06-23-2009, 02:31 PM	#2
MusicMan "It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong." - Voltaire Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Inside your head Posts: 7,314 Thanks: 562 Thanked 460 Times in 401 Posts Rep Power: 500	Is it in your budget to spend any more on drum mics? Maybe just another $100? Personally, I like to see drums mic'd with 4 or 5 mics. But if you are stuck with what you've got, let me know, and specify if it's a double kick setup or just a single and I'll try and recommend something decent. __________________ Rules! A definite must-read How to upload music to the Music Showcase. How to embed a YouTube video. Send me a PM if you need any help with anything.

06-23-2009, 04:13 PM	#3
Trapaw Metal Elitist: Anti-Pink Polo Shirts Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: In Hell (a.k.a. The South) Posts: 303 Thanks: 18 Thanked 23 Times in 20 Posts Rep Power: 32	It probably will be in my budget by the time I start final recording. I have been looking at picking up a new cardioid mic anyways. Also, the kit I will be using has one kick drum but dual pedals. I am using a friend's kit for this so I can't make any drastic changes haha. __________________ Bury The Living coming soon!

06-23-2009, 06:02 PM	#4
MusicMan "It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong." - Voltaire Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Inside your head Posts: 7,314 Thanks: 562 Thanked 460 Times in 401 Posts Rep Power: 500	For some good ideas on how to setup a recording with 3 mics, click here. They mention a lot of high priced mics, but the same principles apply and you can just substitute similar style, more affordable mics and get the same type of results. If you find it in your budget though, try and get a 4 or 5 mic set made for micing drums, Musician's Friend or Guitar Center often have really good deals on these, starting at around $100-$150 if I remember correctly. __________________ Rules! A definite must-read How to upload music to the Music Showcase. How to embed a YouTube video. Send me a PM if you need any help with anything.

06-23-2009, 10:33 PM	#5
Trapaw Metal Elitist: Anti-Pink Polo Shirts Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: In Hell (a.k.a. The South) Posts: 303 Thanks: 18 Thanked 23 Times in 20 Posts Rep Power: 32	Awesome. I'll check that out when I get the free time man. Thanks __________________ Bury The Living coming soon!

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