Rode NT1-A Mic on Bass Drum

Just got this new Rode mic to enhance the bass drum even further. This video is a sound test of the mic. Still have the Sennheiser e602 but on the batter side of the bass drum now. I think I may have found a really good combination.

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[FalanxProducing]

Real nice bassdrum sound there! Sounds really nice and warm, like a big pillow almost (I guess the sustain kinda does that):)

If you could get that kind of big fat sound on your toms too...

What kind of gear do you use for this? I got the mics now (except the overheads), but do you record all channels seperately? Or do you mix them together and record 2-track? And do you use any buss compression? I've been messing around with it a little bit, and it can really make your kit sound as one piece

[GrooveDrummin]

@FalanxProducing Yes, 8 tracks recorded separately into an M-Audio profire 2626 which then gets connected to pc via firewire. I render all 8 tracks into a final 2-track stereo track. I try and avoid all eq, fx and processing, what I do is usually add a little eq and compression on the master mix but during the recording I use nothing...straight signal. Thanks and good luck!

[whitefox2131]

Is this the glyn johns method withan added batter side mic? The drums sound awesome!!! Also are you using the paiste 2002 bonham cymbal pack?

[GrooveDrummin]

@whitefox2131

Close, the only difference is i point the capsules towards the toms not the bass or snare drum. Thank you! I am using the 2002 series but I bought them all individually.

[GoNoRdEaTh]

i just have to say that u blow my brain!! u have that feeling my friend!!

[GrooveDrummin]

@GoNoRdEaTh

Thanks a lot brother...!

[lastcountryfan]

really nice sounding kit.

[timoteodeldesierto]

Great sound and great playing. A tip of the cap to you, amigo.

[emson1988]

@Calcard94 Yeh, I looked again at the specs :) I have one, great mic... I wouldnt put it by bass drum if it was thrash metal though lol

[Calcard94]

@emson1988 one would think so. But the NT1-A can actually handle some really high SPL.

[emson1988]

Brave putting a NT1A right by the kick drum, sounds good though

[david12403]

Ian Pace DUDE ;D