How Do You Set Up Drum Microphones?
Singers have it easy with only one microphone. Drummers have a variety of concerns to consider when trying to mic their drums. Either recording or on a gig, this guide should help you decide which drums are most important to mic and how to get them all hooked up. The playing we’ll leave to you. Determine whether you will use clips or mic stands. Mic stands offer a wider variety of placement options and can allow the drummer to keep the mics from impeding his playing. However, having upwards of 8 to 10 mic stands can be expensive, hard to transport and difficult to position on stage. Clips are easy to transport and assemble but can get in the way of the drummer if not placed correctly. If you choose clips, the Audix D-Vice and the Shure A56D are the standard, but there are off-name clips on the market as well. Decide which drums and cymbals will get a mic. Consider the number of mics you have as well as how many channels on the mixer can be allotted to the drummer. Realistically you wil
