Join Sweetwater’s Nick D’Virgilio for a look at the most reliable snare mic techniques in the biz! Great mic’d snare tone is essential for any recording artist; the snare’s core tone and the way you mic it plays a huge role in the final sound of your recorded tracks. Dynamic mics are the most common tool every drummer and sound engineer should be familiar with. Dynamic mics can often be acquired on a budget, such as the Shure SM57, a timeless pick that’s evergreen. Advanced techniques usually call for a condenser mic in addition to a dynamic. Tune in for more!
About Nick D'Virgilio
Sweetwater's Nick D'Virgilio is a world-renowned drummer/singer/songwriter who has played for such artists as Genesis, Peter Gabriel, and Tears For Fears, as well as Cirque Du Soleil's touring show, TOTEM. D'Virgilio has carved out a major presence in the progressive rock world with his former band, Spock's Beard, and with his current band, Big Big Train. At Sweetwater, Nick creates how-to content, demonstration videos, and product reviews, teaches music/pro audio classes, and serves as the first-call session drummer for Sweetwater Studios.
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