Drum Mics

I did a session two weeks ago and we used the following setup:

rack toms (3) and floor 1- Beta 57
Floor tom 2 - Audix D6
Snare - Audix i5
Kick inside - AKG D112
Kick outside - Oktavia
Hihats and overheads - Audio Technica condenser
Ride - Neumann U87
Room - Pair AKG 414

Plus, Avalon, SSL, and API mic preams.

Needless to say, the drums sounded great. For one track, we primarily used just the pair of AKG 414s with lots of compression and the kick mic. Talk about that great Bonzo sound!

Danny

Here are some pics from the previous session with the same setup, but the D112 on the floor tom:

http://groups.msn.com/dannyjanetandj...to&PhotoID=216

http://groups.msn.com/dannyjanetandj...to&PhotoID=217

Danny

Hey Danny, how 'bout an mp3 of that session?

Wouldnt mind one, Danny! I've enjoyed all the stuff you've posted in the past

Sure! But just note that these are with rough backing tracks and not mixed. These are for a Christmas CD we will be releasing next year:

First one is "What Child Is This" I come in around 2:45.

http://s61.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0...30Q9VXQ3PRKKXA

Second one is "We Three Kings" and I did a bulk of the arrangement with the guitar player

http://s43.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2...O1E0Y2EALRTMPU

I'd love to get you feedback!

Danny

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ January 17, 2006 01:28 AM: Message edited by: ladanny ]</font>

What was your budget? It would probably make it easier for those giving recommendations. Even if you don't want to spend too much, don't feel shy about telling us.

Danny, thanks for posting these!

Very nice solid playing and great drum sounds! Cool groove on Child and I liked the waltz at the end of Kings. I know it's just a ruff mix, but could've used more hi hat in the mix on Kings.

Thanks again!

Thanks for posting danny... I like these versions of the tunes and I could have swore that We Three Kings was Incubus! Nice accents and beautiful drums man [img]smile.gif[/img]

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ January 13, 2006 03:45 PM: Message edited by: CLWarunki ]</font>

Thanks for the replies. Andy, I actually played the hats really soft on purpose because I THINK they are planning a heavy crunch guitar track, so I didn't want to get in the way. Either way, it can always be made louder.

Thanks for the feedback!

Danny

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ January 13, 2006 04:23 PM: Message edited by: ladanny ]</font>

nice job danny. solid as always.