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Drum Setup and Mic'ing in the Studio

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Learn techniques for capturing drum sounds from GRAMMY-winning recording engineer Ryan Hewitt. "Drum Doctor" Ross Garfield consults on a real-world setup for drummer Josh Freese.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
1. Setting Up the Drums
  • Working with a drum technician
  • Choosing drums and cymbals within the context of the song
  • Choosing drum heads
  • Changing a drum head
  • The proper tuning of the kick and snare
  • The proper tuning of the toms
  • Additional tricks for getting interesting drum sounds
2. Mic'ing the Drum Kit in a Recording Studio
  • Mic'ing philosophy
  • Mic'ing the kick drum inside and out
  • Mic'ing the snare from the top and bottom
  • Mic'ing the toms
  • Placing overhead mics
  • Mic'ing the hi-hat and ride cymbals
  • Placing a variety of room mics
  • Creating special sound with stunt mics
Conclusion
  • Inspiration and next steps

Taught by

Ryan Hewitt

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