Some personal advice for really cheap acoustic treatment: those collapsible nylon laundry hampers stuffed with clothes work as great short bass traps or gobos, and a tall book shelf with all the books pulled out/pushed in random amounts is a really effective diffuser. Also, when I redid my ceiling the cheapest option was a drop ceiling with acoustic panels--so if you have the initial height--those will do amazing things for your room too.
this gave me an idea if I had a single channel interface I would only charge $20 an hour I mean like 20 years ago there was a studio that records both digitally and on full tape for $50 an hour with a control lounge guitar/bass cab room drum room and vocal booth pretty much a full studio
A tip I'd add to the 2 mic setup is using an omnidirectional mic, and then the second on the kick. I'll try it soon as I'll record drums for a friend's song, and come back to let y'all know if it's a good advice or not hahaha
wheres the video for the basics of mixing those drums you mentioned was the next video???? would help a lot for the use i currently need. anyway, your channel and your videos are great, thanks so much!
Im using a Zoom H2 to record my drums atm, one problem I am having is that the hihat cymbals overpower everything else. what would you recommend for minimising the hihats in the recording? also, the H2 is placed about 5ft away from the kit sitting on a 2x12 (vertical) guitar cab.
I think some metal absolutely need individual mics and/or triggers because at some point a drummer can go so fast that it’s impossible to hit as hard as slower hits
Reaper seems to be the way to go for recording instruments. I was reluctant at first as I thought I needed something sexier like Ableton or whatever but after reading many threads about this reaper seems to be the way to go. It's essentially free but I just paid 70 bucks for the full version.
You will need to use a mixer to mix two of those channels into one. But remember - you can't mix them separately after recording (so make sure to get the sound right before pressing record). Here is a video that will help with setup: ruclips.net/video/HQ_rfHqN4K8/видео.html
@@AudioUniversityI’ve never miked individual toms live but have gotten some mixes like that from others and those were harder to mix than my studio setup which has had live music parties they were easier to mix than stuff I’ve gotten from real venues
but the more mics and/or triggers you use it can sound fully electronic nowadays drummers have gotten lazy and rely on that shit than play how they want to sound using fewer mics and less post effects
Having an 8 pcs kit ( 2 bass drum ) i would imagine i'll need 4 mics in my case ( one for each kicks ) one overhead and one wherever i can capture the toms and snare. Am i right?
one thing I like about this video is that they give you the actual raw audio without any fancy decorations to make it sound better
I thought the one mic was pretty good I’d probably put a stereo effect but if you’re in the audience the drums will sound kinda centered anyways
Some personal advice for really cheap acoustic treatment: those collapsible nylon laundry hampers stuffed with clothes work as great short bass traps or gobos, and a tall book shelf with all the books pulled out/pushed in random amounts is a really effective diffuser. Also, when I redid my ceiling the cheapest option was a drop ceiling with acoustic panels--so if you have the initial height--those will do amazing things for your room too.
red shirt guy really loves that crash on his left
Thanks for the tips. Very helpful.
this gave me an idea if I had a single channel interface I would only charge $20 an hour I mean like 20 years ago there was a studio that records both digitally and on full tape for $50 an hour with a control lounge guitar/bass cab room drum room and vocal booth pretty much a full studio
Thanks for the tips. Can't wait to start recording some drums!
Glad to help, Joshua! Have fun!
Very nice video great work !! Thank u for those helpful tips
Thank you Kyle and Ernesto!
A tip I'd add to the 2 mic setup is using an omnidirectional mic, and then the second on the kick. I'll try it soon as I'll record drums for a friend's song, and come back to let y'all know if it's a good advice or not hahaha
Steve albini has the best drum sound of all time. And his band is the best rock band
Finally i watched ur all videos bro n this improves me a lot 💛
Great vid. Instant subscribe.
Do you have a video on how to setup drum mics for live sound?
Real advice. thank you.
Excellent advice.
Nicely discussed, Thanks.
Super helpful video! Thank you!
thanks, great info
Great video - thanks a lot!
I always seem to get too much of the ride when using an overhead. Going to try and shove that thing in the middle next time.
Love your videos ❤
Did you ever make a video about mixing drums?
Woow ! Super information.thank you very much.
wheres the video for the basics of mixing those drums you mentioned was the next video????
would help a lot for the use i currently need. anyway, your channel and your videos are great, thanks so much!
Thanks Kyle.
Thanks for watching!
Awesome 😎 great info.
A great drummer is 90% of the battle. Thanks, @Doural Drums!
Ty ✌️🙏😃
Thanks for watching, ED GHOST!
Im using a Zoom H2 to record my drums atm, one problem I am having is that the hihat cymbals overpower everything else. what would you recommend for minimising the hihats in the recording? also, the H2 is placed about 5ft away from the kit sitting on a 2x12 (vertical) guitar cab.
Nice!
Just out of curiosity, why small diaphragm condenser mics instead of large?
what about mixing drums tips video? :)
great video but how can I improve the kick drum sound??
I'd start by looking up kick drum tuning and muffling techniques, and then EQ and mixing. Having a port hole really helps open your options as well
Put an old pillow inside it, place your mic over it, and EQ it
I think some metal absolutely need individual mics and/or triggers because at some point a drummer can go so fast that it’s impossible to hit as hard as slower hits
Can you tell me which audio softwares would i be needing? im working with windows 11
Reaper seems to be the way to go for recording instruments. I was reluctant at first as I thought I needed something sexier like Ableton or whatever but after reading many threads about this reaper seems to be the way to go.
It's essentially free but I just paid 70 bucks for the full version.
How can I connect 3 mics to a 2 input audio interface
You will need to use a mixer to mix two of those channels into one. But remember - you can't mix them separately after recording (so make sure to get the sound right before pressing record).
Here is a video that will help with setup: ruclips.net/video/HQ_rfHqN4K8/видео.html
@@AudioUniversity thank you time for some drum covers
Does this work live?
I haven’t tried it live, but it’s worth a try!
@@AudioUniversityI’ve never miked individual toms live but have gotten some mixes like that from others and those were harder to mix than my studio setup which has had live music parties they were easier to mix than stuff I’ve gotten from real venues
i can temporarily turn off my roomates in order to record
Let's see, maybe you can help me get my kit sounding how I picture
he’s allergic to the ride cymbal
And me who record an electronic drum with mics 🤡🤭
but the more mics and/or triggers you use it can sound fully electronic nowadays drummers have gotten lazy and rely on that shit than play how they want to sound using fewer mics and less post effects
Having an 8 pcs kit ( 2 bass drum ) i would imagine i'll need 4 mics in my case ( one for each kicks ) one overhead and one wherever i can capture the toms and snare. Am i right?