This video posted by http://www.jss.net features Nashville live and studio engineer Russ Long discussing rack tom microphone recording technique using a Sennheiser 421 microphone. Russ explains different microphone placement for rack toms and floor toms. For more information on studio microphone techniques and studio recording please visit https://www.jss.net/store/index.php?c=root&product=RL-edu and read the book Russ Longs Guide to Nashville Recording.
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I actually JUST used an AKG d112 for a floor tom today. I liked it. I found myself pulling it back of the drum a bit but you definitely get that low end resonance. I would have liked more attack but I think the overheads will take care of what is lacking there.
JaySchway 4 weeks ago
-dude.. That room should get some treatment.. :/
zapzzapzzapz 1 month ago
I have four of these. They are by far the best tom mic I have ever heard. They are also surprisingly good on snare. I like them as much as an SM57.
OwensDrumming 1 year ago
@rawrgrr4298 a sound engineer i know says thats the best way to mic a floor tom...with a kick mic
julioalex922 1 year ago
Stop me if i'm wrong but i'd us an AKG kick mic for the floor tom. I mean the kind of tom sounds i like are the low end booming type. I prefer the kick to be cut so i tend to gate the hell out of it.
rawrgrr4298 1 year ago
i agree, you cant really use the same close-mic technique on a 421 as you can with a clip on or other mics.
i use a 421 on the batter side of my bass drum, it's a good mic, i'm wanting to couple it with a RE-20 :)
gabbalabbawoop 2 years ago