It Takes Two: Double-Miking Approaches For Drums & Other Instruments
Looking into a technique that can provide a whole new palette of tonal colors, especially when mixing in stereo.
November 15, 2021
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Looking into a technique that can provide a whole new palette of tonal colors, especially when mixing in stereo.
With its limited frequency response and relatively high price when new, it’s no wonder that the M-191 didn’t become a staple of stage and studio. But it sure does look cool!
A way to meet a common challenge presented by drum kits to attain better consistency in both live and streaming mixes.
A short primer on basic approaches and techniques for miking and recording several aspects of drums.
While a bit more modern than some of the company’s more famous vintage mics, it’s still a beauty.
Some sage counsel from a pianist leads to a whole new approach in miking the instrument…
Place it where the instrument sounds best, not where the microphone looks best…
An early “pressure” (dynamic) design with a Paracoustic baffle to help control directionality; plus a bit of RCA history…
Dynamics or condensers? Best placement options? To go direct or not? Answers to these questions and more.
