Using a speaker as kick drum mic. Archived from groups: rec.audio.pro () I've read about people using a speaker as a kick mic in the studio. Have any of you guys tried this, and if so, how did you like the results compared to a mic? I'm guess you need a...

will make your kick drum go > away if you aren't careful, but there are tricks you can use to get more > harmonics on the kick, like overloading the mike preamps or using an > intercom speaker as a kick drum mike, so you'll still be able to hear > the kick...

store 6 months later and they'd never found a problem with the speaker under 6 months of demos at all types of volumes. Quit changing speakers, cut the thing off for about 15 minutes minimum, and while you're waiting, start looking at your gain staging...

kick drum seems to be distorting before it gets to the "feel it in your chest" level which is making the kit lose its excitement for me. I am playing heavy rock mainly using standard rock drum kit sounds. I am currently using a dB Technologies Opera...

you can get a present sound. The Kick Drum For the kick drum, you should use a dynamic mic - the bigger the diaphragm, the better low-end pick-up. I've used RE-20's and AKG-112's. The way I usually mic a kick drum is to stick the mic inside the kick...

newsgroup), that the source is absolutely vital to the sound of the final product. The other end contributing to the tight bass is the kick drum. Same thing applies here. A good player, a good drum, a good mic and a good pre. On the technical side...

sound. The Kick Drum For the kick drum, you should use a dynamic mic - the bigger the diaphragm, the better low-end pick-up. I've used RE-20's and AKG-112's. The way I usually mic a kick drum is to stick the mic inside the kick drum (I always remove...

mics with more low end. I use Audio Technica ATM 25's. They're often used for kick drums as well as toms. AKG 112 work as well (especially on the floor tom), as would most bass drum mics. Back these mics off the drum head about 4 - 5 inches (or you'll...

you to "compare" some audio components. > it changes the nature of comparing sonic character by introducing its > sonic coloration into the equation. > kind of eliminates the ability to judge. >> kind of like using a radio shack speaker to mix your clients...

wanted to do it analog, but I don't have a good reel to > reel either. A buddy of mine offered to bring his > 8 channel digital recorder, so that would work. >> Now I guess is the time for thoughts and comments. I record a grand piano using 4 mics....