While there are many different ways to mic up a drum kit depending on the setting and purpose, starting with the right collection of drum mics is the key to faithfully capturing and translating ...

The mics deployed and their precise placement in and around the drum kit can have a massive impact upon the resulting recordings. So, while there are no hard and fast rules, here we'll look at some of ...

What’s the best type of studio microphone to use for drums? The one in your hand, goes the old saying. But, as you’re probably aware, drum kits produce an extremely wide-ranging set of frequencies, ...

and even type of microphone on your drums long after you’ve made your recording and put away your kit. Dubbed the SD-3, SD-5, and SD-7, these three dynamic microphones are tailor-made for ...

M.I.C. (Microphone with integrated controller ... In contrast to the M.I.C., the Portable Drum Kit was a product that let us down in testing. The idea is a sound one: remove the pads from any ...

She has a set of electronic drums and her guitar. I have a mic, older PropellerHead balance audio interface, and cables, the one thing I do NOT have for her is a mic stand. Before I just go and ...

Anyone into audio recording knows that recording drums is a serious pain. Mic setup and positioning can make or break a recording session. One particular hurdle is getting a great sound out of the ...

There's nothing like a large-diaphragm dynamic mic on a kick drum (or a podcast host, for that matter — pull it out of the kick drum to record your next show for warm and intimate spoken word ...