A. & G. Reiswig
June 4th 04, 11:22 PM
So on p. 26 of the latest issue, there's a small article on micing a kit for
studio. Of most note to me was the suggestion of using a dynamic mic on the
kick drum, placed "an inch or two off one side of the shell, and pointed
more at the shell than the drumhead." They claimed that it acted like a PZM
in this position, and that it was likely to produce a good tone. Well, I
had a session last night, so what the heck? Let's try it out.
We put an RE-20 on the pillow near the beater head, kind of in the corner
and pointed about 60 degrees back from the head (i.e., more toward the
shell). About all we could hear was mechanical noise from the pedal, some
of the head, and no oomph at all. It sounded much better about 4" back from
the beater, pointed about the center of the head.
Did I miss something? Has anyone else used their suggested placement with
success?
George Reiswig
Song of the River Music
studio. Of most note to me was the suggestion of using a dynamic mic on the
kick drum, placed "an inch or two off one side of the shell, and pointed
more at the shell than the drumhead." They claimed that it acted like a PZM
in this position, and that it was likely to produce a good tone. Well, I
had a session last night, so what the heck? Let's try it out.
We put an RE-20 on the pillow near the beater head, kind of in the corner
and pointed about 60 degrees back from the head (i.e., more toward the
shell). About all we could hear was mechanical noise from the pedal, some
of the head, and no oomph at all. It sounded much better about 4" back from
the beater, pointed about the center of the head.
Did I miss something? Has anyone else used their suggested placement with
success?
George Reiswig
Song of the River Music