Question: When would I use the ATM350D Drum Mounting System? Answer: Designed for use with drums, the ATM350D mounting system gives you the tools to perform with confidence. The system features the ATM350a cardioid condenser microphone, a high-SPL mic that… Continue Reading
This is the 18th installment in guest blogger Frank Klepacki’s series on music production. Today Frank shares more of his preferences for recording drums. If you missed Frank’s previous post on this topic, you can read it here. TOMS: AE3000 and… Continue Reading
Recording drums is not an exact science because no two sessions are the same. Drums, studio rooms, and microphones vary so much that there’s no single right answer. Today, we’ll look at three simple techniques that can be applied to… Continue Reading
The foundation of a strong drum sound lies in the kick drum. And since drums are the backbone of your instrumentation, the first step to creating a great song is setting up your kick drum microphones properly. We have a… Continue Reading
Setting up drum microphones can be the most involved step in your recording process, but it doesn’t need to be the most expensive. Here’s the best way to begin without breaking the bank. 1. Kick Drum Mics Start with a… Continue Reading
To continue our series on drum mics and recording drums, we’ll tackle setting up mics for the room. These are the mics that add depth and ambience to the overall sound of the drum kit. The added space these microphones… Continue Reading
Setting up microphones for your drums is a crucial process. After all, the drums are the backbone of the song. We breakdown the mics we recommend for different parts of the kit piece by piece and also provide some basic… Continue Reading