Recording Drums: Overheads

Question 1

This is normally a ? pair of microphones suspended above a drum kit, approx. 1.8m from the ground, 0.5-1m above the ?

Answer 1

Stereo.

Snare.

Question 2

Begin using a ? ? and experiment with angles of the capsules, starting with 90° and be careful to avoid unwanted ? problems.

Answer 2

Coincident pair.

Phase.

Question 3

The microphones should be an equal distance from the snare drum so that the snare is in the centre of the ? ?

Answer 3

Stereo image.

Question 4

For overheads, you’ll need to use CM’s because you need to have the ? to capture the high ? detail from the cymbals. A small diaphragm will give a fast transient response and ? HF capture. It’s likely you’ll need to use the pad switch on the microphone to reduce its sensitivity and avoid overloading the ? electronics.

Answer 4

Sensitivity.
Frequency.
Effective.
Internal.