Re: Drum Overhead Miking?
Speaking of polar patterns, I think it depends a lot on the environment you're recording in: usually the more tight the pattern of the mic, the more you get proximity effect buildup (apart from side rejection), and a slightly less natural sound; when possible (i.e. not in live situations)I try to use simple cardioids, or even omnis, for a more linear response, provided that you can have the necessary isolation of the kit from other sources. Also I noticed that for stereo miking techniques phase correlation gets worse as the pattern is tighter; but that's just my opinion.
Cheers
L.G.
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