This article provides a helpful overview of the techniques for placing room mics when recording drums. Drums are a tricky instrument to record with so many aspects to take into account, such as mic placement and position, choosing the right mic …

2017年9月14日 · For example, if an overhead mic on a drum kit is 42” from the snare, to adhere to our rule, we will position the room mic 126” from the snare. Secondly, think about reflections from surfaces in your space. If you place your room mics too close to a wall or a corner, you will capture unpleasant build-ups of certain frequencies.

2023年2月13日 · Try one room mic at head height six feet away. Try a two-foot-spaced pair right behind the drummer’s head. The room acoustics will determine what really sounds good here, so really experiment.

2023年9月14日 · In this guide, we’re going to look at how to mic a drum set. I’ll explain what you need beforehand, and I’ll give you different placement options depending on how many mics you have. I’ll also show you a drum mic setup diagram for each placement option.

2025年1月17日 · There are lots of ways to mic a drum set. So, let’s walk through how to mic a drum kit — all the way from the kick and snare to the toms, overheads, and rooms, including mic recommendations and suggested placements. Kick Drum Mic Placement . One Mic Outside the Front (Resonant) Head; One Boundary Mic Inside the Kick; One Mic Inside the Kick

2023年8月14日 · Room microphones are an essential element in drum recording as they can capture the natural sound of the room and add depth and character to your drum sound. Where to position them greatly depends on the size and acoustics of your room, as well as the desired effect you're after.

2018年10月10日 · The technique of simply mixing in the room mic sound will create realism in your drum mix, due to the natural delay created by the distance miking (similar to reverb). Engineers will remove this delay by aligning the transients against a close microphone (such as a kick drum mic) to achieve a tighter sound. Experiment with this as well.

2017年5月15日 · Room Mic Position #1. The better sounding the drum kit sounds, the more this configuration will add to the sound of the drums. It’s an easy setup as well. Place a stereo mic placed about 6 feet in front of the drum kit at about 6 or 7 feet high. Angle the mic down at a 45 degree angle towards the middle of the kit like the figure on the left.

2024年11月2日 · Place one or two condenser microphones at a distance from the drum kit, capturing the natural reverb of the room. This adds dimension to the sound. Ideal placement is about 6-10 feet away, aimed toward the kit but not directly at it …

Place room microphones at various locations around the room to capture the ambiance. Experiment with the distance from the drum set and the height to find the ideal room sound. To ensure that your drum sound remains coherent, it’s essential to check and correct phase issues: