Controlling Resonance vs. Sustain And Understanding The Difference | Season Three, Episode 47

Two of the most commonly confused terms in drum sounds are “sustain” and “resonance”. What do they mean? What do they sound like? How do you control these characteristics? These are the topics we’re covering in today’s episode!
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Signal chain:
Mics - Focusrite Clarett 8Pre USB & OctoPre - MacPro w/Pro Tools 12.8
Recorded at 48kHz / 24bit
Focusrite Clarett 8Pre USB
Focusrite Clarett OctoPre
Full kit: AKG C414 XLS (Cardioid) at drummer's perspective
Snare drum & tom tom close mics: AKG C518M
Bass drum: AKG D112 at port
Drums:
Pearl Masters Maple Custom Extra 22x16” kick drum
Ludwig 14x6.5” COB snare drum
GMS Maple 16x16” floor tom
Cymbals:
Vintage 14” Zildjian Hihat top over Masterwork Jazz Master bottom, 22” Jesse Simpson custom modified ride
Drumheads:
Snare: Evans UV1 / Snare Side 300
Main Bass Drum: Evans UV EMAD / EQ3 Coated White reso w/port
Toms: G12 coated / G1 clear
Hosted by: Cody Rahn
Production & Consulting: Ben O'Brien Smith @ Cadence Independent Media
Production Partners: AKG Microphones, Evans Drumheads, Promark Drumsticks
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