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Using the two-mic drum recording technique
From the course: Audio Recording Techniques
Using the two-mic drum recording technique
While you can get a pretty good drum sound with only a single microphone, using two mics is even better. In fact, this was a classic setup for so many hit records of the 50s and early 60s, here's how it's done. If you have two mics available, try placing one in front of the bass drum about a foot away from the front head on a short stand. Position the other mic up about a foot over the drummer's head as an overhead, aiming down at the middle of the kit. (music playing) While your drummer is playing, have someone move the overhead mic around, until the kit sounds balanced with the speakers. (music playing) If you are not getting enough snare, for example, move the mic a little more towards the snare, if you're getting too much, move it the other way. Don't be afraid to experiment. (music playing)
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- Ch_02_Microphones_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_02_Microphones_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_03_Preamps_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_03_Preamps_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_04_Microphone_Placement_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_04_Microphone_Placement_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_05_Drums_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_05_Drums_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_06_Guitar_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_06_Guitar_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_07_Bass_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_07_Bass_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_08_Vocals_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_08_Vocals_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_09_Piano_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_09_Piano_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_10_Horns_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_10_Horns_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_11_Strings_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_11_Strings_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_12_Percussion_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_12_Percussion_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_14_Stereo_Techniques_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_14_Stereo_Techniques_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_15_Recording_The_Session_PT_Sessions.zip
- Ch_15_Recording_The_Session_Raw_WAVs.zip
- Ch_16_Simply_Falling_PT_Mix_Session.zip
- Ch_16_Simply_Falling_Raw_WAVs.zip
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Finding the right placement in the room for the drums1m 48s
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The keys to a great drum sound2m 2s
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Tuning the drums2m 19s
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Tuning tips and tricks2m 26s
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Miking the bass drum without a front head2m 15s
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Miking the bass drum with front head port1m 5s
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Miking the bass drum with a front head1m 12s
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Using a subkick microphone1m 31s
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Miking the snare drum: Technique one3m 2s
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Miking the snare drum: Technique two57s
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Adding a bottom snare mic1m 45s
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Miking the hi-hat2m 14s
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Miking the toms2m 24s
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Miking the cymbals3m 14s
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Miking the overall kit1m 25s
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Using room mics2m 2s
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Getting the drum sound2m 47s
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Getting the correct drum mix balance2m 50s
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Checking the drum phase2m 18s
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Panning the drums2m 25s
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Tweaking the drum sound with EQ3m 10s
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Using the one-mic drum recording technique2m 37s
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Using the two-mic drum recording technique1m 5s
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Using the three-mic drum recording technique1m 45s
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Using the four-mic drum recording technique1m 26s
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Tips for drummers to use before recording1m 15s
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Tracking a solo drum part1m 10s
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