suggestions for mics....

[xrobertx]

Hello, I am completely new to Pro Tools LE. I just recently purchased the MBox and I am in the process of recording my band ( we have a melodic hardcore sound ). I am having a problem with the way my drums sound. I am using sm57's and 58's for micing the drums, but am looking for some drum mics, can anyone help me out with this problem. Thanks.-xROBERTx

[richsorr]

i use sm57s on snare and toms, shure beta 52 on bass and 2 oktava mk012s as overheads and i love the way everything comes out. but dont forget if the drums themselves sound like crap then the recording will sound like crap. also play around with mic placement.

[where02190]

the keys to good drum sounds are:
Good sounding kit properly tuned
Good sounding room

Without these no amount of mics or pres will result in a great sound.

Also, since youa re on an M-box, you're limited to 2 tracks, which means youa re either using a two mic technique, very possible to do to get good drum sounds but requires knowledge and expxerimentation for placement, or you are submixing.

for the two mic theory, a good LD condensor and a kic mic or a pair of matched condensors are the prescription. I'd suggest a pair of AKG 414's or Rode NTK's. For the OH/kik approack, perhaps a 414 and a Beta 52 or sennheiser 421.

[mpark9000]

the keys to good drum sounds are:
Good sounding kit properly tuned
Good sounding room

And don't forget a good drummer!