Kick Drum Mic Shootout – with Sound Samples
How much difference can a microphone make in the sound of your kick drum? You might be surprised. I decided to try out a variety of kick mics in... Read more »
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How to Mic a Drum Kit
There are lots of ways to mic a drum set. So, let’s walk through how to mic a drum kit — all the way from the kick and snare to the toms,... Read more »
May 6, 2025, 3:00 PM
15 Best Kick Drum Mics Compared | AKG D112, Shure Beta 52A & MORE!
Your bass drum provides the foundation that gets everyone in the groove, and when it’s time to mic it up, there are lots of incredible mics at... Read more »
Apr 29, 2025, 12:51 PM
Dynamic Microphones: How Do They Work?
There are two major categories of microphones: dynamic mics and condenser mics. Whereas condenser microphones feature charged capsules that... Read more »
Apr 2, 2025, 11:36 AM
How to Mic Drums for Recording, Part 2 | Four Microphones
Welcome to Part 2 of this series on recording drums. We are focusing on the microphones used and how to get the most out of a number of... Read more »
Feb 5, 2024, 1:00 PM
How to Use Two Mics on One Drum for Astounding Results: Kick & Snare Edition
Miking and recording drums can be one of the most frustrating studio experiences, and the sheer quantity of variables that can influence the... Read more »
Dec 9, 2020, 2:00 PM
Understanding Microphone Specifications
Whether you’re a DAW-based solo artist or aspire to record bands for a living, there comes a time when you’ll be staring at an empty microphone... Read more »
Jun 19, 2020, 9:18 AM
Making Records in the Golden Age of Analog
By the dawn of the 1980s, the Golden Age of Analog was in full bloom. The majestic-sounding Neve 8078, representing the pinnacle of handwired... Read more »
Jan 2, 2017, 9:00 AM
How to Mic a Drum Kit presented by Daniel Ellis from Jesus Culture
Daniel Ellis from Jesus Culture explains how he approaches miking up a drum kit onstage using Shure microphones. After the video, learn more... Read more »
Apr 29, 2016, 10:16 AM
How to Mic a Kick Drum by Sweetwater
Mark Hornsby and Nick D’Virgilio offer some tried-and-true techniques for capturing great kick drum tone. For this video Mark has chosen a... Read more »