Drum recording setup
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Posted on Apr 14, 2004 03:39 am
Mauz
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Member Since: Mar 29, 2004
I am reaching the point of almost having a high quality portable studio. The last thing I need to look into is my drum recording setup. Unfortunately my sound interface has only 2 inputs if I get more maybe my computer can't handle it. I also need to invest in some microphones. Currently I have one that is similar to the shure 57 (EV CO4) and a cardiod one also made by EV. What kind of setup can you guys recommend? Should I forget the complicated stuff and just go through the mixer? Or maybe should I get a dedicated 8 track that will then allow me to import the wav files for further processing on the computer? Is there any recording device specially designed for drums? A lot of questions...
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Apr 14, 2004 04:58 am There are threads like this all over this forum. What you want to do depends on what you have. If you can get a good submix with your microphone (and probably a couple others) there is nothing wrong with mixing those microphones down to a stereo signal and just recording that. Many people do it. If you want a better recording you will have little choice but to invest in something like a Delta 44 service.bfast.com/bfast/c...mp;bfmtype=gear which can record up to 4 tracks at once, then you can further isolate the kick and snare onto their own tracks.
riffgodwww.charlienaebeck.comMember
Since: Apr 10, 2004
Apr 14, 2004 08:39 am well, I just purchased a Pro Tools MBox and ran into the same situation to tell you the truth. I only have 2 channels of input on the MBox so what I did was run the drum mics through the mixer and just sort of did a pre-mix down on the mixer before I bounced all the drum tracks down into a single stereo track recorded into Pro Tools. If you can get the drums mixed right on the mixer I would say go for it, but if not, you might want to try recording individual tracks for each drum and then cutting and pasting them together in your program that you use to record in also, or something like Acid Loops. I use that technique also and it sounds very good. :) Goodluck
flame...bringing sexy backMember
Since: Jul 01, 2002
Apr 14, 2004 09:11 am a little mixer like a behringer 602 will do the job probably for about $40 outlay...
MauzgrrrrrrrMember
Since: Mar 29, 2004
Apr 14, 2004 09:26 am Hi flame. I am thinking the mixer is the way to go for me. I like computer recording, but I think I prefer getting it right right from the start. I will go for 4 mics as the yamaha mixer I already own has 4 pre-amps. I have a good mic for the snare and so need a kick and a couple condensor overheads I think. Then will probably favour a live room if possible. Can't really tell you why, but thats just my inclination. The drummers I am recruiting have jazz background so I am hoping to get a kind of chill sound. Not too in your face except pn a few songs. Any tips on mic selection for such a setup? Has anyone tried the shure PG52?
