How do you put overhead mics on drums?

Starts here3:30Basic Drum Miking: The Overheads – YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clip60 second suggested clipWherever you place your overhead mics make sure to keep them exactly equidistant from the snare.MoreWherever you place your overhead mics make sure to keep them exactly equidistant from the snare. This will keep the snare centered in the stereo image and prevent any phase.

How high should overhead drum mics be?

Try a spaced pair with the mics about six feet high, four to five feet apart and pointing straight down at the floor, or an ORTF pair centred above the middle of the kick drum at the same height.

How do you record drum overheads?

Starts here5:58How to record Heavy Drums part two – OVERHEADSYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clip61 second suggested clipWhen building a mix dump everything on your overhead mics. About under 600 Hertz that. Way you don’tMoreWhen building a mix dump everything on your overhead mics. About under 600 Hertz that. Way you don’t run into phase issues with your closed mics and it’ll. Clean up the entire kit.

What is overhead in drums?

“Overheads” are the mics that usually stand on top of the drum kit. The most common setup is a pair of condensers…large diaphragm usually… 3.

Where should drum overheads be placed?

Position them at a higher elevation for a more balanced sound. The farther apart you position the microphones, the wider your stereo image will become. Wherever you place them, make sure the overhead mics are equidistant from the snare drum.

How far should overheads be from cymbals?

usually with the cymbals no closer than 2 feet (for the closest ones). Mono overhead I used very close (still with 2-2.5 from the nearest cymbals) or somewhat distant to the kit (like 6-7 feet back), but the only real difference between these two positions is how much kick I get in the mic.

How far should overheads be from snare?

They generally are around 32”/0.8m away from the drumset so that they can capture ‘the big picture’ of the kit. For most mixing, your overheads will be the core of the drum sound.

How do I compress a room mic?

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How many overhead mics are there?

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