Microphone Placement - Samson DK705 Bedienungsanleitung

Microphone Placement

When you position your mics on the drums, it will be easy to get a great sound since, in general,
they are positioned so close to the sound source. You can make slight adjustments to the height
and angle that will have an effect on the sound. The changes in sound may be difficult to notice
at first, especially in live sound applications, however the more you use your microphones
and listen to the sound, the more you will understand, and hear, the effect the microphone
placement has on the sound. As always, experimentation and experience are the best teachers.
Obviously, in live sound applications you can't always hear the final results of the sound you're
getting because most of the time your drum kit will be positioned behind the PA speakers, so
rely on a band mate or sound engineer to help you dial up the sound. In recording applications,
record some scratch tracks and check the sound by listening to your headphones or to the
control room monitors.
Be sure that you pay careful attention to the tuning, and if necessary, the dampening of your
drums. Miking your drums is similar to putting the sound under a microscope. Any unwanted
buzzes and rattles coming from your instruments may be much more noticeable when you mic
the kit.
You'll get a great sound just by positioning the mics close to your drums however, there
are some basic principles and fundamentals that should be followed. The following section
will describe some basic miking techniques for the various drums in your kit. Use this as a
guideline, but remember every sound system, every room, every drum kit and every drummer is
slightly different, so experiment until you find the sound that's right for you.