In this week's blog, I'll explain 13 correct ways to mic a drum kit.
1. Choose a dynamic mic for picking mid-range. It rejects sounds coming from behind it and boosts bottom-end when placed close to what you're miking.
2. Choose a condenser mic for phantom power, which supplies a small amp inside the mic that increases the signal.
3. Placing a mic in front of the bass drum works, but miking it inside gives it more isolation, weight, and definition.
4. If you want to mic the bass drum on the outside, use two out-of-phase mics to capture the ambient sound of the front head.
5. Use the X/Y overhead miking technique to eliminate phasing problems.
6. For wider stereo image,use the spaced overhead miking technique.
7. Mic the snare from the top, pointing at the center.
8. Bring the mics down low towards each of the toms to get a more defined sound.
9. Mic the hi-hat with a small condenser mic, 2-3 inches away.
10. Place a second mic at the bottom of the snare to capture the sizzle of the snare wires.
11. If you're recording in a big room, put up a room mic behind the drum kit to capture some natural ambiance.
12. If you're recording in a smaller room, place a large condenser mic in front of the kit.
13. Use a spare mic for the bass drum, such as the Yamaha sub-kick. Such a mic will work as a big dynamic mic and give the bass drum sound more low end.
To find out more, check out the link below.
https://www.musicradar.com/tuition/drums/13-correct-ways-to-mic-up-a-drum-kit-209119