Kick drum mic placement Types of kick drum microphones DPA's solutions for the kick drum AuthorEddy Bøgh BrixenRead time5 min Guidelines for miking the kick (bass) drum. How to mic How to mic a snare drum Guidelines for miking the snare drum ...
However, provided you’re not merely salvaging the drums, there can be wiggle room within your mix. Often you’re presented with at least two mics on a kick drum, and sometimes more. When you can blend “kick in” with “kick out” and “sub kick” tracks, you have opportunities to ...
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Discover expert guidelines for miking a drum kit to capture its unique sound. Learn techniques for recording each element, from kick drum to cymbals, ensuring optimal audio quality in both live and studio environments.
Mixing is always a matter of making choices. We have to choose which sounds get prominent places in a mix, and sometimes multiple instruments are fighting for the same places. We need to choose a winner in certain moments, and other sounds can “win” at different moments. A kick drum wi...
The next step in learning how to mix drums is finding the right balance. First, you should solo your drum bus and turn all your mics down. Then, bring up the most important elements one at a time, usually starting with the kick or the snare. Finally, bring in everything else and bal...
Other than cost, which is one obvious reason headphones are a worthwhile option, here are three advantages to mixing on headphones in your home studio. How to mix drums and percussion in your home studio From kick drum compression techniques to EQing your snares, we’ve put together some tip...
Producer/mixer Sean Divine demonstrates how to create a kick drum that has power and definition, despite competing 808 bass frequencies—all in 6 simple steps.
Producer/engineer/studio owner Jon Marc Weiss discusses microphones and miking techniques when recording a kick drum in your studio. When recording a kick drum, I’ve seen people stuff all sorts of things in there to try to control the ringing. What are your recommendations for what to use ...
We all wish we knew how to mix kick and bass perfectly. You want that rock-solid, powerful low end that jumps right out of the speakers don’t you? Getting your kick and bass right is hard. Bad low end is one of the most obvious signs that a track has been mixed by an inexperien...