Join Ryan Hewitt for an in-depth discussion in this video Choosing drum heads, part of Drum Setup and Mic'ing in the Studio.
- Just as there are many drums to choose from,…there are also many heads to choose from.…Different weights, different coatings,…different brands, etc.…And so if you choose the right drum…but perhaps the wrong head, you're also going…to be working against yourself…trying to get the ultimate sound.…So part of Ross's gig here is to help us choose…the right heads on the right drums…to get us the best sound.…So what are we using today?…And can you tell us about how the different weights…and coatings will affect the sounds we're gonna get?…- Today we're using a clear Powerstroke 3 on the kick drum.…
And "Coated Ambassadors" by "Remo"…on the toms and the snare drum.…This is pretty much the go-to head in the studio.…- Why is that?…- They are not the thinnest, but they…are thin enough to still last and have maximum bandwidth.…I think they have the most highs and the most lows.…They are the right weight to resonate…properly with the drum.…And over the years, a lot of people have used these.…
- So now what would a heavier head give us,…
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3/27/2015- Working with a drum technician
- Choosing drums, cymbals, and heads
- Tuning drums
- Mic'ing the kick, snare, toms, and cymbals
- Placing room mics
- Creating a special sound with stunt mics
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