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With a four mic set up, you want to have one microphone dedicated to your snare and kick drum and two additional mics over your entire drum set. These two mics will capture the sound of your bongos, floor and rack toms, and cymbals. If you have additional mics you can add them to individual drums.
How Many Mics does it take to record a drum kit?
Microphone setups for recording drums
| N | Stereo Mics | Spot / Close Mics |
|---|---|---|
| 6-12 | Stereo overhead microphones | One or more microphones for each of the drums in the kit |
| 8-20 | Stereo overhead microphones | One or more microphones on each of the drums in the kit Microphones positioned close to each group of cymbals |
How many inputs do I need to record drums?
- Drum Microphones (Preferably 8 or More)
- Mic Stands and Cables.
- An 8 Input (or More) Audio Interface.
- Bonus: A Tuning Key.
- Bonus: A Good Room.
- Bonus: Acoustic Treatment.
- A WARNING.
