What kind of mic is used for drums?

What kind of mic is used for drums?

Popular options for live or recording uses are the Shure SM57, Telefunken M80, and Audix i5. To find out about other great snare mics and even hear what they sound like, check out my article “Best Mics for Recording Snare Drums”.

What drum mics are best?

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.

How do you mic a accordion?

Placement. Technique #1: The most basic technique is to place a mic about 2 or 3 feet away from the bellows (the pleated layers that the player moves to push air over the reeds) of the accordion. Variation:Instead of a single mic, use a stereo mic or a coincident pair.

Are Audix drum mics good?

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How Many Mics 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 channels does it take to record drums?

Do drum mics need phantom power?

Can you record drums with a condenser mic?

Can you record drums with only one mic?

Can you record drums with just overheads?

What is the best way to record drums?

6 Steps for Recording Drums

1. Tune your drum kit. Any recording engineer will tell you that the most important element to a great-sounding recording is a great-sounding instrument.
2. Mic the kick drum.
3. Mic the snare drum.
4. Set up overhead microphones.
5. Mic more individual drums (optional).
6. Set a preamp and compression sound.

How can I make my drums sound better when recording?

10 ways to make better drum recordings

1. Skins, sticks and beaters. It’s much easier to get volume, clarity and brightness from a new set of drumheads.
2. Tune up.
3. Bottom heads on toms.
4. Front head on the kick or not?
5. Tighten the kick drum.
6. Playing to a click.
7. Prepare the click for gaps.
8. Get a crappy mic.

How do you get a good drum sound?

8 Easy Ways To Improve Your Drum Sound

1. WAX THE BEARING EDGE. Don’t melt wax and apply it to the drum.
2. CHECK BEARING EDGES FOR FLAT SPOTS.
3. MAKE SURE HEADS FIT PROPERLY.
4. EXPERIMENT WITH STICK TIPS.
5. INCREASE YOUR FLOOR TOM SUSTAIN.
6. ADJUST YOUR BASS DRUM BEATER.
7. ALIGN YOUR SNARE WIRES.
8. CUT DOWN RIDE CYMBAL OVERTONES.

Can you make cheap drums sound good?

Why do my drums sound bad?

How loud should drums be in a mix?

What dB should my mix be before mastering?

Are drums louder than guitar?