How Many Mics do I need for a live drum kit?

Microphone setups for recording drums

How do you mic a drum set for live performance?

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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.

How do you record drums with few mics?

A basic two-mic drum-miking setup, with a kick drum mic and an overhead mic. Experiment with placement of the overhead mic. Start with it on a boom stand above the kit, centered enough that it picks up an even blend of the snare, toms and cymbals.

How do you set up drums and mixer mics?

Starts here4:52Sabian Sound Kit 4-Piece Drum Mic & Mixer | Reverb Demo VideoYouTube

How do you record drums with two microphones?

Starts here6:24How to record drums with only two microphones (Tutorial) – YouTubeYouTube

How do you mic a drum set with one mic?

Starts here5:03Recording Drums with 1 Microphone – YouTubeYouTube

Where do overhead drum mics go?

Position the mics low above the cymbals to remove emphasis from the rest of the kit. Position them at a higher elevation for a more balanced sound. The farther apart you position the microphones, the wider your stereo image will become.

How do you mic drums with 2 mics?

Starts here5:13How to record drums with two microphones – YouTubeYouTube