The Oktava 012 is a great little condenser mic that comes with a 20db screw-on pad. They are great for drum overheads and a hat mic, as well as on acoustic piano. They are extremely sensitive to wind so if there is the slightest breeze even from an air-conditioning vent, then you’re better off to […]
The characteristics of a true ribbon mic are found on this Russian Oktava mic. They are unbelievable on brass and woodwinds, and now they are very affordable. This text will be replaced
This video covers micing the Right Overhead cymbals. We typically refer to the Right Overhead mic as “Camera Right” which means as you look at it from the camera in front of the stage. So the Right Overhead would usually be the side nearest to the Hi Hat for a right-handed drummer. This text will […]
This video covers micing the Left Overhead cymbals. We typically refer to the Left Overhead mic as “Camera Left” which means as you look at it from the camera in front of the stage. So the Left Overhead would usually be the side nearest to the Floor Tom for a right-handed drummer. This text will […]
This video covers micing the Floor Tom. We give you a couple of samples with different mics. This text will be replaced
This video covers micing the Mid Tom. We give you a couple of samples with different mics. This text will be replaced
This video covers micing the Hi Tom. We give you a couple of samples with different mics. This text will be replaced
Here is some information to keep in mind when setting up a mic on the High Hat for a drumset. This text will be replaced
This is the ubiquitous Shure SM57 that is one of the most common, and still popular snare mics around. This text will be replaced
This is the current Shure Beta 52 mic, commonly used on the Kick Drum. This text will be replaced