Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago

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Join us as we explore the drum sounds of Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts with legendary drum tech Don McAulay.

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:26 - About Don
04:04 - Rig Rundown
09:05 - Heads & Tuning
12:29 - Mics
14:15 - Favorite Stones Drum Tracks
15:38 - Closed For Business

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Bass Drum - Lauten Audio Kick Mic
Snare Drum - sE Electronics V7x top and bottom
Toms - Lauten Audio Tom Mics
Overheads - sE Electronics T2
Hi Hat and Ride - sE Electronics sE8
Room - Earthworks QTC30 & sE Electronics/Neve RNR1

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