Can you mic a drum kit with one mic?
Can you mic a drum kit with one mic?
Believe it or not, you can totally get away with recording drums with one microphone! Even though we’re accustomed to close miking each piece of the kit in order to get the biggest, punchiest sound we can, that isn’t always the result.
What type of mic is best for recording drums?
What are the best drum mics for recording
- AKG D112 MKII.
- Audix D6.
- Shure Beta 52A.
- Sennheiser E602 II.
- Neumann U 47 FET.
- Audio-Technica ATM250DE.
Why is the SM57 good for drums?
When it comes to micing a snare drum, the SM57 has pretty much dominated for the best part of 50 years. The SM57 adds just the right amount of low-end weight, while also adding presence and ‘crack’ to the drum. For this reason, the 57 is a go-to mic and has featured on countless records throughout music’s history.
What mic is best for snare?
Shure SM 57 – the best snare mic overall.
Can I use one overhead mic?
A great way to start is the recorderman method or the Glyn Johns technique. But what’s even easier is to simply throw up one overhead mic to capture the entire kit, rather than two. You have absolutely no phase issues because you aren’t trying to capture an instrument with two mics, but with one.
Should Toms be mono or stereo?
You should keep your individual drum hits in mono if possible, especially the kick drum, though you should also use stereo effects or panning decisions to create width and separation in your sound to add more variety to your mix.
What mics do pro drummers use?
Best kick drum mics
- AKG D112 MKII.
- Audix D6.
- Shure Beta 52A.
- Sennheiser E602 II.
- Neumann U 47 FET.
- Audio-Technica ATM250DE.
Can I use any mic for drums?
While there are a few mics you wouldn’t use for everything on the drum kit, being able to mix and match will give you complete coverage and help you capture sounds creatively. Don’t worry too much about phantom power – most modern mixers, interfaces, and preamps can provide it.
Can I use SM57 in snare?
Can you use a condenser mic on a snare drum?
Try an ATM450 condenser mic to capture the high-end snap from the snares. Usually the mic is positioned between the hi-hat and the first rack tom to minimize bleed, and to keep the mic out of the drummer’s way. Positioning the mic closer to the head will also minimize bleed from the rest of the kit.
What is the best EQ for drums?
Nolly’s top 5 EQs for drums
- FabFilter Pro-Q2. FabFilter’s Pro Q2 is my desert island EQ.
- Kush Audio Electra DSP.
- Slate Digital FG-N.
- Waves SSL E-Channel Strip.
- Softube Tube-Tech PE1C.
Should I cut a hole in my bass drum?
Finally, cutting the bass drum hole closer to the center will change your sound much more than an off-center hole (read below for why). However, don’t cut the port hole too close to the edge or you’ll risk weakening the drumhead. Bass drum hole placement in the center is not recommended.
Should drums be stereo or mono?
Should you pan claps?
Pan your two handmade claps 30 right and about 30 left to create a nice wideness. Add some reverb and compression to the whole instrument rack to glue things together. You can pitch the samples up or down, speed or slow them down, add more crazy effects… whatever makes you happy!
How much do drum mics cost?
Snare drum mics
| Recommended Snare Drum Microphones | ||
|---|---|---|
| Audix i5 | Snare Top | $99 |
| Shure SM7B | Snare Top | $399 |
| Neumann KM184 (KM84) | Snare Top, preferred as a second mic | $799 |
| Neumann U47 | Snare Top (for drummers who play with dynamics) | $4000 |
Can I use any mic for kick drum?
Just about any mic with attention to detail in the low end and mid range will do the trick, but some great choices for an inside microphone are the AKG D112, Shure Beta 52A, Shure Beta 91A, Sennheiser 421, EV RE20 and Audix D6.