Re: Kick drum miking
Getting a kick drum in a large, proper acoustic space is certainly much easier than in a smaller room with lesser acoustics. One reason for that is wave-length and room ambience. But not everyone prefers recording drums this way, myself included. I like a tight, controlled space--allowing me to create the ambiance later. However, there are a few drawbacks with this in reference to the above. BUT you can still get a GREAT kick sound. But honestly, it really does come down to your choice of gear.....not just the microphone, but combination of mic AND the pre. I'm also a firm believer that a great compressor, no matter how big your space is, makes all the difference in the world.
Personally, I use a Shure Beta91 inside the kick in combination with a Blue MOUSE microphone. On the beater-side, I have an AKG C214 to give me that attack. My preamps include a Focusrite ISA828, an ISA428, a Presonus ADL600, and the Focusrite ISA220. I generally run the Beta91 into the ISA220 so I can play with EQ and Compression. I use the Mouse to give me more of the low-end harmonics that pick up not just the kick, but tom resonance.
But for those that aren't able to use higher-end gear or just have a hard-time getting a great sound, there is nothing wrong with triggering. In fact, many pros do it too :)
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