Mike Johnston of mikeslessons.com demonstrates the dual Audio-Technica 5045 drum microphone setup that he uses for his online lessons and shows some alternate setups ranging in price from $200 to $4500. Take a listen and see what differences you can hear, then learn more about the Audio-Technica mics used in the video with the links below!
Setup 1 – Mike’s own dual mic setup
Kick: AT5045 – https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AT5045
Overhead x1: AT5045 – https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AT5045
Setup 2 – Alternate more affordable dual mic setup
Kick: ATM250 – https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ATM250
Overhead x1: AT4040 – https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AT4040
Setup 3 – USBi to iPad, the budget solution
All: 2020 USBi recorded directly to iPad – https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AT2020USBI
Setup 4 – Multi-mic stereo setup
Kick In: AE2500 – https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AE2500
Snare Drums x2: AE2300 – https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AE2300
Hi-Hat: AT4041 – https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AT4041
Toms: AE3000 – https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AE3000
Overheads x2: AT5045 – https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AT5045
