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How to Mic Drums With One Mic

If you are recording on a budget, then you know how expensive it can be to attain all of the microphones and mixer equipment that you need to record a full drum kit. However if you are recording a demo, you can get by cheaply by utilizing only one microphone to mic the kit. This article will give you some insight as to how this can be accomplished.

Things You'll Need

  • Microphone
  • Microphone cable
  • Mic stand
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place the microphone into the microphone stand and connect the cable to the mic.

    • 2

      Plug the microphone cable into whatever recording or amplification device you will be using.

    • 3

      Place the microphone stand 3 feet in front of the drum kit with the diaphragm of the mic facing the drums.

    • 4

      Test the sound balance by playing the drums.

    • 5

      Adjust the stand forward, back, left and right to attain the best sound. Move the stand around until the sound of all of the individual drums and cymbals are somewhat balanced.

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