Gear recommendation for cheap drum recording

[Dermot Frost]

Hey all,

I'm looking at trying out some proper DIY recording for my band.
Up until now we've been messing around with a TASCAM US-428 which
allows up to four simultaneous channels into Cubase at once. However
to make the drum sound better and more manageable in the mix I
reckon I need to go to at least 8 mics

1 Bass
2 Snare
3-5 Toms
6 Hi hat
7-8 Overhang

So what do people suggest is the best way to proceed. Can you
put two Audiophile 2496s into a single PC or is that just a
waste of money? Or should I just bite the bullet and get something
like the TASCAM DM-24?

I'd rather not spend some money now and find that in 6 months I
need to buy yet more gear so any suggestions are welcome.


Dermot

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[Glenn Dowdy]

"Dermot Frost" > wrote in message
...
> Hey all,
>
> I'm looking at trying out some proper DIY recording for my band.
> Up until now we've been messing around with a TASCAM US-428 which
> allows up to four simultaneous channels into Cubase at once. However
> to make the drum sound better and more manageable in the mix I
> reckon I need to go to at least 8 mics
>
> 1 Bass
> 2 Snare
> 3-5 Toms
> 6 Hi hat
> 7-8 Overhang
>
> So what do people suggest is the best way to proceed. Can you
> put two Audiophile 2496s into a single PC or is that just a
> waste of money? Or should I just bite the bullet and get something
> like the TASCAM DM-24?
>
www.homerecording.com/bbs is a good resource for what you're looking for.

Also, google for drums three microphones or drums four microphones.
Depending on your mics, pres and room, you should be able to get an
acceptable sound with your four input channels. You really don't need that
many mics. Make sure that the drums sound good before you try to record
them, too.

Glenn D.

[Steve Holt]

Great subject line. But I'm not clear - are you looking for a way to record
cheap drums, or a cheap way to record drums, or a cheap way to record cheap
drums?

Steve Holt
INNER MUSIC
Music Creation & Production
http://www.inner-music.com
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/steveholt

[Minga]

In article >, Steve Holt wrote:

You want cheap - here is cheap and decent

4 mics.

1) Snare (SM57) 70 bucks
2) Overheads (2 of them) Get 2 Behringer ecm2000s. They are 40 bucks
each. (Require phantom power).
4) Bass Drum. Find a mic that has a big diaphram, and can go down to 20.
Audio Technica 3035 is awesome - but costs 150. I'm sure you can find
something cheaper. Hell , a SM57 will work - just dont put it TOO close.