Different Types of Bass Drum Beaters
The impact of your bass drum says a lot about your tone and the music you’re playing, too. And whether you’re a seasoned pro or a percussive... Read more »
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May 13, 2025, 8:37 AM
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How to Tune Drums
Good tuning is foundational to getting a good drum tone. As with any instrument, it can take years to develop an ear for what a properly tuned... Read more »
May 8, 2025, 8:25 AM
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 »
May 7, 2025, 1:52 PM
11 Great Drum Microphone Bundles – from $300 to $3,000!
Choosing drum mics can be expensive and a daunting task. But many mic manufacturers have made it simple by bundling their most popular drum mics... Read more »
May 7, 2025, 1:47 PM
How to Mic a Snare Drum
Choosing a snare drum mic is important, as I discussed in “Best Mics for Recording Snare Drums,” but positioning the mic is equally important.... Read more »
May 6, 2025, 4:59 PM
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 »
May 6, 2025, 9:26 AM
Why Use Four Mics on a Kick Drum?
When Shawn Dealey, Sweetwater Studios’ Producer/Engineer, mentioned that he uses four mics on a kick drum, I was confused. “Four mics? On kick?”... Read more »
May 2, 2025, 3:49 PM
Best Mics for Recording Snare Drums
The snare drum. It could rightly be called the heartbeat of pop music. The snare drum propels a song with a strong backbeat and adds... Read more »
Apr 30, 2025, 11:00 AM
Ahead Signature Series Drumsticks | Frank Zummo of Sum 41
Ahead Frank Zummo 2 Signature Series drumsticks are the exact drumsticks Frank uses every day while on tour with Sum 41 or practicing at home. Read more »