Is the Shure SM57 good for drums?

When it comes to micing a snare drum, the SM57 has pretty much dominated for the best part of 50 years. The SM57 adds just the right amount of low-end weight, while also adding presence and ‘crack’ to the drum. For this reason, the 57 is a go-to mic and has featured on countless records throughout music’s history.

Can you record drums with one SM57?

Can you mic a drum kit with one mic?

Recording drums with one microphone using far room mic placement. One of the more abstract microphone placements to record drums with one microphones involves placing the microphone approximately 10 feet in front of the kit. The microphone should also be pointing to the center of the kit for optimal results.

How to MIC a snare drum with a Shure SM57?

Snare Drum Mic Technique 1 Distance. In order to capture the complete snare sound, place the mic a good 4 inches away from the snare to ensure you capture the whole drum sound. 2 Keep safe from stick hits. The SM57’s black swivel windscreen was never designed to be hit with drum sticks. 3 Position. 4 Tune your drums.

What’s the best way to MIC a drum kit?

Cut out a piece of foam packing material or rubber and lay the mic on top of it inside the box and let the mic cable hang out. Audix D6 Dynamic Cardioid Kick Drum Microphone is drum microphones that are good for this purpose. Still, even with great placement, you’re going to sound boomy.

What’s the best distance to MIC a snare drum?

Distance In order to capture the complete snare sound, place the mic a good 4 inches away from the snare to ensure you capture the whole drum sound. Placing the mic too close will only capture the skin and will leave you with a dull, uninspiring tone.

What kind of microphone do I need for snare?

Remember that the Snare high sounds are located higher at the top in the Box. Audix Dynamic Microphone, 8x6x4 inches (ADX60)– is a Boundary boundary microphone, a professional pre-polarized condenser microphone designed for stage, studio, and broadcast applications.