NewYorkDave wrote:

I know there's been a few "how to record drums using X number of mics
and X number of tracks" threads. But here's something I was thinking
about tonight: most of us would not hesitate to record an acoustic
instrument (e.g., a piano) in stereo using only two mics routed to two
tracks. A drum kit is an acoustic instrument. Does anyone reading this
routinely record drum kits using a single stereo pair of mics? I used
to do this a long time ago, but I had ****ty mics and zero experience
at the time--and was recording in lousy rooms--so the results were not
good.

I used a pair of MD 441's on a low stand (tom height) some 4 feet from a
drumkit once upon a time. Not at all bad, punchy and convincing with
full cymbal impact, as you would hear the kit in a bar.

Just trying to get another stimulating RAP discussion going...

Thanks!


Kind regards

Peter Larsen


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