Total Training Drum Miking Techniques TUTORIAL

TOTAL TRAINING | TUTORIAL | 440 MB
In this tutorial Les Camacho, a seasoned recording engineer, and Jonathan Gorman, an experienced studio drummer demonstrate the best microphones and techniques for miking the drum kit in studio and how to best capture the dynamics of your music. While Les demonstrates you will learn how to listen, how to find the “sweet spot” of each drum, what type of microphone is best for each drum, how to test and then fine tune the mic placement using three different setups from entry-level microphones to high-end microphones.

Topics include:

1.Drum Miking Techniques
2.Listening for Microphone Positions
3.Basic Microphone Techniques
4.Pro Studio Microphone Techniques
5.Drum Miking Techniques

Course Outline

Chapter 1: Drum Miking Techniques Intro (1 min)
Introduction
Chapter 2: Listening for Microphone Positions (33 min)
The Importance of Drum Tuning
Muffling For The Best Sound
Drummer Tips & Techniques for Best Sound
The Kick Drum
The Snare Drum
The High Hat
The Rack Toms
The Floor Toms
Overheads
Chapter 3: Basic Microphone Techniques (74 min)
Selecting Affordable Drum Microphones
Kick Drum Microphone Placement and Audition
SubKick Microphone Placement and Audition
Snare Drum Top Microphone Placement and Audition
Snare Drum Bottom Microphone Placement and Audition
High Hat Microphone Placement and Audition
Rack – Tom 1 Microphone Placement and Audition
Floor – Tom 2 Microphone Placement and Audition
Floor – Tom 3 Microphone Placement and Audition
Overhead Cymbal Microphone Placement and Audition
Conclusion
Chapter 4: Pro Studio Microphone Techniques (30 min)
Introduction
Kick Audition
Snare Audition
Overheads Audition
Room Microphones Audition
Microphone Audition
Conclusion