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How to: Record Drums part 1

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  • what is the subkick for?

  • @redheadlino12 It captures all the low, sub energy of the kick drum, whereas the inside mic records a more high frequency click.

  • Did you worry about the overhead mics being at the same distance from the snare at all, so that the snare drum is in the middle when the oh's are panned hard left and right?

  • @fuditaetsch Yes. One trick you might want to try out is using a piece of string to measure the distance from the mics to the snare. Place one overhead wherever you think it sounds best, then have the drummer hold the string to the center of the snare. Position the other mic so it's the same distance away from the snare. This will ensure that the snare is in phase when you hard pan the mics.

  • Sennheiser 421 $380 each weoifjaewoigfjskdgh.

    I've recently decided to start miking my kit, and I have no idea what I need, especially something not too pricey. This video helped a bit, but would you recommend any alternatives for the hi-hats, toms, and overheads? Can't find the Neumann KM100 or Neumann U67s on guitarcenter/musiciansfriend.

  • @Ninjuggla The reason you can't find the KM100 or the U67 is because they are discontinued. They're pretty hard to find even on eBay, and if you do find one, they're crazy expensive. If you're on a budget, you can't go wrong with an SM57 on hat or toms. For overheads, any cheap pair of small diaphragm condensers will do.

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  • Does anybody else feel like these tutorials are mocking you? Who has money like that to spend on so many microphones?

  • @xxMickiWSxx A little more affordable than what is shown here would be great

  • @EivindS94 Using one mic on a drum kit is completely pointless.

  • @redheadlino12 is ok mate..one at the time..

  • @Samyaza69 well shit...i never knew what it was for...so is kinda new...yet you're right, its standard...but i never knew what it was for

  • @redheadlino12 man you are really stupid.. this is the standard.. :)) nothing new

  • maybe if i was rich as fuck this video would be more helpful

  • @rockrenegade cool...thanx dude!

  • @redheadlino12 Here's a secret. A sub kick is basically a small to mid speaker driver plugged in as a mic. You can make your own for next to nothing.

  • I think you should do something on how to record with 1 mic, or at least not as many as in this video. most people got like one or two mics.

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