05 How to EQ Overheads | Part 5 of EQ Series

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In this video series my goal is to lay a solid foundation to learning how to EQ every instrument. We will have a look at multiple samples of each instrument, from bad to good recording quality, so you can see how a mixer treats them to achieve a good starting point for further sound shaping. Most instruments have similar issues, but there is a lot of nuance that can be difficult to hear and notice for most people starting to mix. I want to break down this barrier and help you identify problematic areas quickly and easily, so you can focus on creating music.
In the Overhead video I have a look at multiple overheads recorded in different rooms with different mics. To me the Overheads are the most important part of a drum kit, they present the kit as a whole with the room they are in. Recording Overheads properly is essential, as it determines the style of the drums and can make or break a record.
00:00: Intro
00:15: Challenges of recording Overheads
02:12: Programmed vs recorded drums
02:47: OH 1, narrow, trashy, roomy, not good
04:34: OH 2, Good Overheads, but not balanced
07:58: OH 3, very good, good balance, good room
10:25: OH 4, good, but muddy, ok stereo image
12:45: OH 5, two pairs of overheads together
19:03: OH 6, very good recording, very good mics
24:45: The importance of automation and creating dynamics
26:50: 1-to-1 classes!
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[@hodd_me]

Ah. The Coles are amazing! Great tutorial as always.

[@danielhasty6077]

Great tips and tricks. Great way of illustrating how cutting one frequency can make another frequency come up in the mix (either for good or for bad). Looking forward to the rest of the series.

[@martinmixing]

Glad you enjoyed it!