Re: Recording Acoustic Drums. What is an ideal setup?
Johnny,
This could be a big topic, deeper than a simple answer can get into. Someone will surely write a novel about it..
BUT, for starters;
You have an 002, with 4 microphone pre amps, and an additional four line inputs, without any external converters.
I'd suggest to put the bass drum/snare and overhead mics into inputs 1>4 of the 002 directly. Then, if you have tom, room, etc mics..run those trough the Soundcraft and take direct/insert outs to line ins 4>8. If there is only a left/right master out on the board, pan the mics accordingly and just feed the two board outs to inputs 5 & 6 on the 002.
This way you'll be a step closer to achieve your goal. Your drums will be individually accessible !
I wouldn't worry too much about EQ's and effects until the basic sound of the drums is captured.
hope this helps..
happy tooling,
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Andrew
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