How Many mics do you need to record drums?
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 |
What mics should I use to record drums?
The Top 10 Best Drumming Microphones For Your Kit
- Audix D6 Dynamic.
- Neumann KM184 MT Cardioid Studio Condenser.
- Shure SM57-LC Cardioid Dynamic.
- Sennheiser E604 Dynamic.
- Beyerdynamic TG-D58C.
- Miktek PM10.
- Shure BETA 52A Dynamic.
- Miktek PM11.