FruitarGeek
This is definitely worth the watch for all studio enthusiasts/drummers. By far one of the most amazing drum sounds I've heard from a mic
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studmissile
With a Low Frequency (Bass) Response!
Chocklit_Thunda
It sounds like a very close reverb/delay to get a fuller sound. Like a split second off and it creates a thicker sound. Is this really recorded from under his butt? Because then that may be the case as its picking up the excess sound later than the drum mics... I still doubt it HAS to be recorded under his butt.... Just nearby should work too?
Manfred-Klose
i just hear low frequency slap back rumble with the anal mic in the mix, which could cause problems if there is a bass guitar in a mix.
FruitarGeek
Yea Manfred, was thinking the same. But I'm sure there is an application for it. If I where recording drums, I'd just stick a mic there in case.
Mo-Facta
It's basically a room mic that's picking up a lot of low end because of 1. it's proximity to the floor, and 2. it's proximity to the kick drum.
There is also lots of HEAVY compression on it. This is normal procedure for room mics in order to get that pumpy, strained sound without crushing the actual close mics. There are very few instances where I will NOT crush the living hell out of a room mic and/or add some distortion. That's why using an 1176 in all-button mode or an EL Distressor (Distortion + Compressor = Distressor) is great for this application because they both produce distortion when pushed hard. It brings out certain harmonics in the room tone that many find pleasing. Plus it accentuates the sustain of the room which can supply more "air".
The fact that it's positioned under the drum stool? (I hate calling it a 'throne'. Who do these drummers think they are?)
It could be one of any number of positions you could choose. It depends on the room. Some rooms might cause that mic position to sound horrible if, for example, there's a standing wave there or a node / anti-node. Or any other acoustical phenomenon that doesn't help the situation!
Cheers ?
