What makes a great kick drum mic? Sweetwater’s Nick D’Virgilio covers the gear that will get the best possible recorded sound out of your kick. It all starts with great sounding drums, but once you have that covered, Nick has 20 standout picks that are up to the rigorous demands of today’s drummers and studio pros. Picks range from absolute classics to new contenders with something for every style and budget. Drumroll, please — check it out! Playing starts at 0:07:50.
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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