This excerpt is taken from the complete review that appears in the June 2015 issue, which can be purchased here.

Electronic Insights

Drum Miking 101

Part 5: Multi-Mic Setup

by John Emrich

Over the past few months, we’ve explored miking a drumset in a studio environment by adding microphones one at a time. This article takes all of those concepts to the final stage, as we look at how to handle a fully miked kit that includes room mics. This is the setup most often used for a typical recording session. Check out a video demo below.