Uploaded November 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Need help figuring out how to mic your drum kit? In this 3-part series, we explore three different drum miking techniques with Dave Trumfio, Eric Gorman and Simon Horrocks of Gold-Diggers Sound in Los Angeles, California.
In the third video of our 3-part series, we take a look at a more modern approach to drum recording. Utilizing 20+ microphones, the Gold-Diggers team demonstrates the most common modern drum miking techniques, and how they can be used in isolation and as a part of a larger mix to achieve the ultimate drum sound.
You'll hear the difference between spot microphones, overhead microphones and an over-the-shoulder microphone, and how each can give you a very different sound. The Gold-Diggers team explains the benefits of top- and bottom-miking techniques, and the potential phase implications. You'll also learn how different room mic placements can emphasize different sonic qualities of your drums and your recording space.
Shop for microphones at Musician's Friend: musiciansfriend.com/microphones?source=3GOA6AKB
Watch "How To Mic A Drum Kit, Part 1: Mono, Recording With One Microphone":
youtube.com/watch?v=LGetNnIKipw
Watch "How To Mic a Drum Kit, Part 2: The '60s, Recording With 5 Microphones":
youtube.com/watch?v=X7sc4KH3Usc
Head to The HUB for our article, "How To Mic a Drum Kit":
musiciansfriend.com/thehub/how-to-mic-drum-kit?source=3GOA6AKB
Looking for some great tips on how to record a full band? Check out our video, "How To Mic and Record a Band - Featuring Polyplastic at Gold-Diggers Sound":
youtube.com/watch?v=km8Fjmr1Kdg
Head to The HUB for our article, "How To Mic Up and Record a Band":
musiciansfriend.com/thehub/how-to-mike-up-and-record-a-band?source=3GOA6AKB
Learn more about Gold-Diggers Sound at gold-diggers.com/.
Need help figuring out how to mic your drum kit? In this 3-part series, we explore three different drum miking techniques with Dave Trumfio, Eric Gorman and Simon Horrocks of Gold-Diggers Sound in Los Angeles, California.
In the third video of our 3-part series, we take a look at a more modern approach to drum recording. Utilizing 20+ microphones, the Gold-Diggers team demonstrates the most common modern drum miking techniques, and how they can be used in isolation and as a part of a larger mix to achieve the ultimate drum sound.
You'll hear the difference between spot microphones, overhead microphones and an over-the-shoulder microphone, and how each can give you a very different sound. The Gold-Diggers team explains the benefits of top- and bottom-miking techniques, and the potential phase implications. You'll also learn how different room mic placements can emphasize different sonic qualities of your drums and your recording space.
Shop for microphones at Musician's Friend: musiciansfriend.com/microphones?source=3GOA6AKB
Watch "How To Mic A Drum Kit, Part 1: Mono, Recording With One Microphone":
youtube.com/watch?v=LGetNnIKipw
Watch "How To Mic a Drum Kit, Part 2: The '60s, Recording With 5 Microphones":
youtube.com/watch?v=X7sc4KH3Usc
Head to The HUB for our article, "How To Mic a Drum Kit":
musiciansfriend.com/thehub/how-to-mic-drum-kit?source=3GOA6AKB
Looking for some great tips on how to record a full band? Check out our video, "How To Mic and Record a Band - Featuring Polyplastic at Gold-Diggers Sound":
youtube.com/watch?v=km8Fjmr1Kdg
Head to The HUB for our article, "How To Mic Up and Record a Band":
musiciansfriend.com/thehub/how-to-mike-up-and-record-a-band?source=3GOA6AKB
Learn more about Gold-Diggers Sound at gold-diggers.com/.
