Drum Mic Tutorial - Part 5-2: Compression and Reverb

[rhcpfolies]

I WANNA SAY A BIG THANK YOU TO THE GUY WHO MADE THESE VIDEOS , i didn't understand drum mixing until NOW ! Man you could seriously consider becoming a teacher ! Wish you could do the same videos but for guitar recording and mixing , vocals recording/mixing.. etc ..

Thanks !

[2468DDT]

Your drums sound great with just the EQ.

[RiffTV915]

you should explain the math the goes with reverb to like you did compression it's pretty crazy again if you ever get a change to fuck with a S6000 do it i've never heard such intense and beautiful reverb plus the control is fuckin cool

[ricardoieci]

Can u tell me some good snare reverb, plugin,and how to use it?

[Mastermela13]

You used Pre Sonus FirePod Studio audio interface ?

[DRoephIe]

drums in a cavern

[thelegendarydrummer]

I HEAR DREAM THEATER!!!!!! PRESENCE OF ENEMIES!!!!! lol

[MikeDrumsForFun]

i suggest a little less compression let the drums 'breathe' more. Your reverb and mixing and EQ is good but less compression especially on the snare. If you take off a little compression and further mix the kit, it will sound 10x better. that's the only complaint I have, compression.

[SnareSpectre]

@MikeDrumsForFun

I choose to compress a lot so the snare sticks out when recorded in the context of a song - otherwise it just gets lost in the mix. If I was doing some sort of drum solo, I would definitely back off on the compression...but if I backed off of it much in this context, the snare wouldn't really even be able to carry a strong backbeat in a rock song; it would sound more wimpy, like I was playing jazz or something. :)

[NickRoelsConcerts13]

i only like the bass drum and toms with compressin

[mathieu12001]

i didd'nt like your mix i'm srry!

[SnareSpectre]

@mathieu12001

I'm very glad you took the time to let me know.

[mathieu120011111]

@SnareSpectre i mean it not wrong, but your toms are to low, without eq it sounds better (A) yeah i'm dutch and my english isss'nt good i know (A)

[moretimetokill31]

I do like the reverb sound, but it's not quite as good soundind when playingdrums alone.

might be better if you added a few guitars a and a bass

[DanNoZeroFortesque]

Has anyone ever told you that you look like Bill Hader?...

[SnareSpectre]

@DanNoZeroFortesque

Nope, and I hope nobody ever, EVER does!

[F4Phantom29]

Can I mic my drums through a PA just for practice. To make them more full sounding when I play.

[TRADEMARKMEN]

NICE...THANKS...

[mikeyalvarado]

are you using a presonus fp10 and the cad pro 7 mics? it sounds great

[SnareSpectre]

@mikeyalvarado

Thanks! It's actually the PreSonus "Firepod," which (as far as I know) is the same thing as an FP10, just an older version before they changed the name.

And yes, they are the CAD Pro mics you mentioned, I just have a few more than 7. :)

[Kevinkoch2443]

I got a real nice sound one my drums! Now iam watching your videos to get better!

[akadylan]

thanks dude i didnt really understand what each of the settings of compression dude till now! great way to explain, thanks.

[DANnJORDAN]

@SnareSpectre

dude i saw avenged sevenfold last night with mike portnoy

he is one beast drummer

[abmendoza1]

i m new to this and i do the same way no reverb to kick or a very little some time.

[abmendoza1]

\\m//

[JeffreyDrumpants]

@abmendoza1 wow. didnt know i had 6 fingers.

[drummerdude1411]

Hey man .. I'm about to start recording proper micd drum videos .. I stumbled across this and you have no idea how much this is gone help me !! Totally subbing you man !! Awesome drummer !! What do you mix with ? I'm gona be using garage band and recording with an alesis 8 channel mixer

[drumcoverer]

Dream Theater x)

[SnareSpectre]

\m/

[slickcross]

This guy know he's music. I like the Dream Theater he's playing in the beginning.

[FacedAgainstEvens]

Thanks for the videos! They help out a ton, I've just been having trouble EQ-ing my toms and now I'm good to go. Thanks dude!

[ameliorate2695]

i liked the snare and toms better without the compression

[SnareSpectre]

To each his/her own. :)

[NickRoelsConcerts13]

@ameliorate2695 me too. the bass drum is the only one that sounds good with compression

[SnareSpectre]

@NickRoelsConcerts13

I can understand thinking that when it comes to just listening to the drums by themselves, like I am playing them here. However, when you mix them in with other tracks (like guitar and bass), the toms and snare lose all kinds of attack and clarity without compression - it's amazing how different drums sound when sitting in a mix.

[fuvk50400]

and another question, there is a behringer 1204 with FX, u recommend me to buy the one with effects or a computer can help me with that part?

thanxs!

[fuvk50400]

hey, just with a question,i will buy the same package of drum mics, the CAD pro 7 package, but u know im with a little tight budget so i was thinking on getting a behringer 1204 mixer but that mixer have 12 channels, 4 preamplified, 4 inputs for XLR cables and 4 of 1/4 just like the one that u have, and 2 other stereo channels with 2 mono each one, can i record the drums with my 7 mics? i have enough inputs to do it?

[iamthewalrus2358]

This is a lifesaver! I have played drums ever since I was about 4 or 5 years old. Most recently my time has been spent writing music on the guitar, piano, or just singing. Recently a buddy of mine and I have been writing music and we wanted to start recording, so I have spent my time and money on a small studio type thing goin on in my basement. My next project is drum mics and this answers all my questions! Very good idea!!

[SnareSpectre]

Thanks, I'm glad it will be helpful!

Just remember that I don't have all the answers... this is what worked for me, but don't just go by this alone - be sure to experiment, too!

[11Deathpuppy11]

Very well done. I just started recording drums and was pissed that my set sounded like a cardboard box .I'am sure that took a lot of time to make and record but teaching someone something you know makes you a world class human one of the good guys.

[SnareSpectre]

I appreciate the kind words...not sure I deserve that kind of accolade though, lol. Funny you would mention the cardboard box thing, because that's exactly how I would describe the sound before EQ.

[nebdrummer]

awesome set of videos sir! hopefully this will help me out in my recording process.

sounds amazing and thank you!

[SnareSpectre]

Thanks for the compliment!

I'm glad you like them... so far, based on the positive comments I've gotten, it seems to be a successful idea.