by Les Camacho | Publisher: Total Training | Release Date: November 2009 | ISBN: 00320090124SI

For the studio engineer there is no more complex a job than properly miking the drum kit. Join veteran recording engineer Less Camacho and accomplished studio drummer Jonathan Gorman as they demonstrate the best microphones and techniques for miking the drum kit in the recording studio. Les will demonstrate how to listen critically, how to find the "sweet spot" of each drum, what type of mic is best suited for each drum, how to "audition" and then fine tune the mic placement. Utilizing three different setups from entry-level microphones all the way to high-end microphones, Les shows you how to best capture the dynamics of the drum kit no matter what your budget is. This title was filmed at Broken Wave Music, Glendale, CA. www.brokenwavemusic.com.

1. Chapter 1: Drum Miking Techniques
   • Introduction 00:00:52
2. Chapter 2: Listening for Microphone Positions
   • The Importance of Drum Tuning 00:01:10
   • Muffling For The Best Sound 00:03:22
   • Drummer Tips & Techniques for Best Sound 00:01:13
   • The Kick Drum 00:03:48
   • The Snare Drum 00:05:59
   • The High Hat 00:03:35
   • The Ride Toms 00:03:36
   • The Floor Toms 00:05:57
   • Overheads 00:04:23
3. Chapter 3: Basic Microphone Techniques
   • Selecting Affordable Drum Microphones 00:07:54
   • Kick Drum Microphone Placement and Audition 00:03:44
   • SubKick Microphone Placement and Audition 00:05:41
   • Snare Drum Top Microphone Placement and Audition 00:03:36
   • Snare Drum Bottom Microphone Placement and Audition 00:06:58
   • High Hat Microphone Placement and Audition 00:07:48
   • Rack - Tom 1 Microphone Placement and Audition 00:08:58
   • Floor - Tom 2 Microphone Placement and Audition 00:09:57
   • Floor - Tom 3 Microphone Placement and Audition 00:06:04
   • Overhead Cymbal Microphone Placement and Audition 00:11:54
   • Conclusion 00:01:12
4. Chapter 4: Pro Studio Microphone Techniques
   • Introduction 00:06:20
   • Kick Audition 00:02:45
   • Snare Audition 00:01:20
   • Overheads Audition 00:02:55
   • Room Microphones Audition 00:03:23
   • Introduction 00:02:57
   • Microphone Audition 00:10:00
5. Chapter 5: Drum Miking Techniques
   • Conclusion 00:00:33