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What type of mic is best for recording drums?
The Top 10 Drum Mics of 2021
- #1. The Audix D6 Dynamic Microphone.
- #2. The Shure SM57-LC Cardioid Dynamic Drum Microphone.
- #3. The Sennheiser 604 Microphone System.
- #4. Shure Beta 52 Dynamic Drum Microphone.
- #5. The AKG D112 Drum Microphone.
- #6. The Audix DP5A Pack.
- #7. The Sabian Sound Kit Drum Set.
- #8.
Can I use a condenser mic to record drums?
Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphones They are end-fired, thin, and pencil-shaped. Being smaller than large-diaphragm mics makes it easier to fit anywhere. They are great for recording instruments with fast transients like snare drums, but they are most commonly used as overhead mics or room mics.
Are drum mics dynamic or condenser?
Starts here9:54Recording Drums: Tom mics dynamic vs condenser – YouTubeYouTube
Can I use 1 mic for drums?
Believe it or not, you can totally get away with recording drums with one microphone! Even though we’re accustomed to close miking each piece of the kit in order to get the biggest, punchiest sound we can, that isn’t always the result.
Can you mic drums with one mic?
Starts here4:02How To Record Drums – With 1 Mic – YouTubeYouTube
Can you use drum mics for vocals?
Modern ribbon mics (deliver a warm and vintage sound) All of these can potentially be used for vocals, acoustic guitar, drum overheads, guitar amps and wind instruments, depending on the sound you want to achieve.
Is a condenser mic good for bass drum?
The basis of a good kick sound is a large dynamic microphone like the ATM250. We recommend that you position the mic inside the bass drum. This will capture the snap of the beat around the batter head while isolating the rest of the kit. Your best bet is a large diaphragm condenser microphone like an AT4047/SV.
How many microphones do you need for drums?
Microphone setups for recording drums
| N | Stereo Mics | Spot / Close Mics |
|---|---|---|
| 6-12 | Stereo overhead microphones | One or more microphones for each of the drums in the kit |
| 8-20 | Stereo overhead microphones | One or more microphones on each of the drums in the kit Microphones positioned close to each group of cymbals |
How many toms do you need?
The sizes and number of toms in a drum set can vary. Most beginners learn on a drum set with at least three toms. Jazz drummers often prefer a two tom situation, with one bass drum mounted tom and one floor tom, and some drummers have multiple toms, depending on the style of music they are playing.
How do you record drums with mics?
Starts here5:39How To Record Drums with 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 Microphones with Brian DeckYouTube
Can you record drums with a blue yeti?
Starts here4:51Blue Yeti Drums: All 4 Settings Compared and Recorded from 3 …YouTube