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DbbBrook@... wrote:
  I have the following microphones for the following instruments.  The only 
  problem I'm having now is how to place the mics.

  KICK DRUM - D112
  SNARE TOP - PL20
  SNARE BOTTOM - D190
  HI HAT - U87 +48V
  HIGH TOM - C3000 +48V
  LOW TOM - NT2 +48V
  RIDE (AMP SUPPLIED) - C28
  BASS MIC SOLID TUBE POWER AMP SUPPLIED
  BASS DI - DI +48V
  PIANO L/H = D1 +48V
  PIANO R/H = D1
  SAX - SM58
  TROMBONE SM57

  HAS ANY ONE GOOD SOME ADVICE FOR ME PLEASE ON HOW I PLACE THESE MICS?

         Hi,
             I would use overheads on the drums for the cymbols. Also a room mike sounds good with drums. I never mike the hi-hat or ride cymbol. I haven't had to yet. The overheads pick up the cymbols perfectly and add a completeness to the drums that only close miking doesn't capture. The room mike will also give them some air. 
                
            I like to place the tom mikes about 2 inches above the edge (about 1 inch in the drum) of the tom facing straight down at the head. Some people will face the mike towards the center of the tom where the stick hits. Listen to both you'll hear what one you like best. 
           
            You can also try miking the snare from the side. You sometimes can get a good sound this way. The top mike of the snare I usually point towards the center of the drum where the stick hits. 

          The bass drum mike position depends on how much attack you want. If you want a heavy attack put the mike deep into the bass drum facing the beater a few inches away. If you like a more open sound try miking it right where the hole is in the front of the drum (assuming there is one). 

             Seriously I wouldn't mike drums withoput overheads or atleast a room mike. I would rather one room mike than three direct mikes. Direct miking is great to suppliment the overheads for adding a little more toms or snare and definately bass drum but alone they sound too "separate". To me the drums are supposed to be one instrument and I like them to sound that way. 

    Hope this helps!! Remember most of this stuff is really subjective. Trust your ears. Hopefully you'll have time to experiment and have fun:-)) Happy Tracking!!

          --Roger


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