Re: Drum Overheads
Drum over heads - many options. Neumann TLM103's aren't too shabby (I have a pair), and neither are a pair of AKG C414's (I only have one). Another good choice is a decent ribbon mic. Ribbon mic's by design are figure 8 so properly setup overhead that'd work and so would the C414 in figure 8 mode. I wouldn't use SM57's as their off-axis response sucks big time and you need that for overheads.
As to spacing from the rear wall - not only what others have said but also think of the reflections coming off that wall and screwing up your timing (not to mention your hearing. There is an option if you can't move the kit - deaden the daylights out of the room especially that back wall and depend on reverb in your daw for ambiance. I know that's going back in time but if moving the kit isn't an option it could help out.
I'd also worry about the resonances/sounds coming off that space heater off to the front/side of the kit.
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