Members djablo Posted June 29, 2008 Members Share Posted June 29, 2008 I've never used microphones on my drum kit; what are the minimum equipment requirements to get started ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jenksdrummer Posted June 29, 2008 Members Share Posted June 29, 2008 I've never used microphones on my drum kit; what are the minimum equipment requirements to get started ? (1) SM57+A really good room+well tuned, undampened drums=Bohnamesk sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Carminemw Posted June 29, 2008 Members Share Posted June 29, 2008 I've never used microphones on my drum kit; what are the minimum equipment requirements to get started ? That's such a wide question...may I suggest checking our archives, we've answered this question many times. But first and foremost, you need to focus more on what you're trying to do...are you in a band, do you want to record, are you doing this for a living...way too many directions. There are basic mics, professional grades, studio and live performance mics, boards, eqs, effects...lots of stuff to consider. Check out our answers first to help you focus... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boxofrocks Posted June 30, 2008 Members Share Posted June 30, 2008 This has been talked about a lot, if you use search theres all kind of info to read through. But my brief opinion on minimum equipment for recording would be, a computer, an interface like M-audio fast track ultra, 2 condenser mics for overheads, 1 dynamic for kick drums, 1 dynamic for snare. For live gigs just buy a full set of drum mics and be done with it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theFoot Posted June 30, 2008 Members Share Posted June 30, 2008 a) don't put the mics too close to the headsb) never be afraid to experiment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mogwix Posted June 30, 2008 Members Share Posted June 30, 2008 For live sound: 1 Audix D61 Audio-Technica ATM650 For studio: 1 Audix D61 Audio-Technica ATM6502 Audio-Technica AE5100 (or whatever pair of condensors you can get your hands on, these are my favs right now) OR 1 mic of any kind. Put it a few feet in front of the kit and point it at the drums. Bingo, sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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