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Can you use condenser mic kick 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.
What is the best way to mic a kick drum?
Place the mic 2 to 3 inches away from the inside head and a couple of inches off center. This is the standard way to mic a kick drum if you have the outside head off or if a hole is cut in it. This placement gives you a sharp attack from the beater hitting the head.
How do you set up a large diaphragm condenser mic?
Large-diaphragm condenser mics are the most common types of mics for vocals….Large-diaphragm condenser mic
- Place the mic above the singer and set it at an angle pointing away from him (left panel of the illustration).
- Put the mic off to the side and face it toward the singer (center panel of the illustration).
What mic would you use for a kick drum?
A small diaphragm dynamic mic is usually the ideal choice for this, they will capture the mid range and attack from the beater without over-exaggerating the bleed from the floor tom, snare or cymbals. I’ve had some good luck with a Shure SM57, Sennheiser 441 and Telefunken M80.
How do you mic a kick drum without holes?
You can do basically two things: 1: take front off (as suggested) and put the microphone in front of it. 2: place the microphone in the middle of the front skin about 1 to 3 inches away (make sure the mic is not touched when the drummer hits the kick drum) and then move it around until you get the sound you want.
How do you record a punchy kick drum?
Miking a bass drum with a front head
- Place the mic on a short stand four to six inches away from the head, halfway up and slightly off-center.
- Move the mic away about six inches farther away from the head.
- Move it away about a foot farther.
- Place it where you have the best combination of low end and definition.
Where do you place a kick drum?
For a super-low-end kick drum sound the best placement is at the hole, just on the outer side of the front head.
What’s the best way to Mik a kick drum?
For the best results, place the microphone on a short boom stand and angle it in through the port hole, move the mic closer to the beater for more attack, or towards the resonant head for a softer feel. Sometimes the port hole will be positioned in an awkward way, making it difficult to get a stand inside there.
What’s the correct phase for a kick drum?
“Correct phase” is subjective, but that’s a whole other blog topic. Blend this in with the inside microphone for a full picture of the kick drum. The outside microphone will have all the tone and low end, the inside microphone can be dialed in for the perfect amount of punch and attack.
What’s the best way to record a drum kit?
The front-of-kit mike (again, about 2′ back from the kick and 4′ high) is like the Swiss Army knife of mike placement (minus the worthless toothpick). With a large-diaphragm condenser at the helm, it pretty much has every drum covered. The drums sound active and lively, and even the kick comes in surprisingly nice and strong.
Why do you need a sub kick drum?
A sub kick is a great tool to have if you do a lot of drum tracking. It’s not always necessary in the final mix, but sometimes it can be that magic ingredient that takes the final drum tone to the next level. Essentially, a sub kick is a speaker wired in reverse to be used a very large diaphragm microphone.