Topmusicanswers
- How Many mics do you need for live drums?
- Do you need to mic drums live?
- How do you set up mics for drums?
How Many mics do you need for live drums?
It consists of two mics, one placed over the snare (about two drumsticks' height above the snare head), and one over the shoulder of the drummer. The mic placement must be measured so the two are equidistant from the snare and the kick.
Do you need to mic drums live?
As a general rule of thumb – at a minimum, you will need a mic placed on your kick drum, a mic placed on your snare, and a mic overhead to pick up the rest of the kit. Some drummers and audio engineers, however, do not stop there. ... Here we see two overhead mics above the drums.
How do you set up mics for drums?
Place a stereo mic placed about 6 feet in front of the drum kit at about 6 or 7 feet high. Angle the mic down at a 45 degree angle towards the middle of the kit like the figure on the left. Any mic will work in this position if a stereo mic isn't available.
