Drums
There are various ways to record drum kits.
Single microphone ʻoverheadʼ, two microphones overhead (eg X/Y or
spaced) and multiple microphones used close to individual drums & cymbals
(i.e. close micʼing):
To record a kit with a single microphone, we suggest that you begin by
placing the micʼ above the centre of the kit at the same height as the kit is
wide, with the front of the microphone facing down.
To record the kit with TWO overhead microphones, they should be used at a
similar height (as above) and depending on the size of the kit, between 1-2m
apart. The micʼs would probably be equidistant from the snare drum.
To record a kit using the X/Y stereo technique, two closely matched (similar)
microphones should be placed (as above in the single microphone position)
with the front of each microphone pointing down, and each at 90-110
degrees to each other.
NT2000
facing down
towards
drum kit
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