Uploaded October 2019 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
This tutorial took a different turn when I realized how a small change in the overheads can affect the punchiness of the kick and snare.
For more on the Soyuz 017 Tube in this video, visit soyuzmicrophones.com/017-series
Overheads Made Easy is my in-depth course on drum overheads, and it's a great way to learn the foundations of a fantastic drum sound. creativesoundlab.tv/offers/piXWjszL
Free Download for All 8 Years of CSL Downloads and PDF guides: creativesoundlab.tv/alldownloads
Ribbon Mics:
AEA R88 - My standard (Stereo) drum overhead - It’s almost like cheating for drum recording amzn.to/2ERcrcT
AEA N8 - Easy to use, and works on just about anything - amzn.to/2HSEH0o
AEA N22 - Fantastic close mic that doesn’t get muddy - amzn.to/2WmHKqv
Tom mics:
CAD m179 amzn.to/2IhUUvj
Audix D4 amzn.to/2JV3N0V
Kick and Bass Cab Mic:
RE20 amzn.to/312S3ip
M88 amzn.to/2JXN7WL
Snare drum mic:
Audix i5 amzn.to/2IgAdzQ
Shure SM57 amzn.to/2WKvtvw
Preamps:
Warm Audio WA-412 amzn.to/2IiBN4b
Warm Audio TB-12 amzn.to/2JU1wTP
Warm Audio WA12 amzn.to/2JVbnbM
Warm Audio WA2A amzn.to/2JYh2Oj
Studio Monitors:
Focal Solo 6Be amzn.to/2WkJArW
Adam T7V amzn.to/2HW45CJ
Recommended “First Mic for Any Studio”:
Shure SM7B amzn.to/2JYfAeP
Use with the SM7B for a higher-end sound amzn.to/2KrFKpU
Vocal Mic - Soyuz 017 amzn.to/2ER9Gbs
Large Diaphragm Condenser - Soyuz 023 amzn.to/2ERo5Ex
Small Diaphragm Condensers - Soyuz 013 amzn.to/2JXjKDM
Nice and QUIET fan for the studio - amzn.to/2JVv1ok
This tutorial took a different turn when I realized how a small change in the overheads can affect the punchiness of the kick and snare.
For more on the Soyuz 017 Tube in this video, visit soyuzmicrophones.com/017-series
Overheads Made Easy is my in-depth course on drum overheads, and it's a great way to learn the foundations of a fantastic drum sound. creativesoundlab.tv/offers/piXWjszL
Free Download for All 8 Years of CSL Downloads and PDF guides: creativesoundlab.tv/alldownloads
Ribbon Mics:
AEA R88 - My standard (Stereo) drum overhead - It’s almost like cheating for drum recording amzn.to/2ERcrcT
AEA N8 - Easy to use, and works on just about anything - amzn.to/2HSEH0o
AEA N22 - Fantastic close mic that doesn’t get muddy - amzn.to/2WmHKqv
Tom mics:
CAD m179 amzn.to/2IhUUvj
Audix D4 amzn.to/2JV3N0V
Kick and Bass Cab Mic:
RE20 amzn.to/312S3ip
M88 amzn.to/2JXN7WL
Snare drum mic:
Audix i5 amzn.to/2IgAdzQ
Shure SM57 amzn.to/2WKvtvw
Preamps:
Warm Audio WA-412 amzn.to/2IiBN4b
Warm Audio TB-12 amzn.to/2JU1wTP
Warm Audio WA12 amzn.to/2JVbnbM
Warm Audio WA2A amzn.to/2JYh2Oj
Studio Monitors:
Focal Solo 6Be amzn.to/2WkJArW
Adam T7V amzn.to/2HW45CJ
Recommended “First Mic for Any Studio”:
Shure SM7B amzn.to/2JYfAeP
Use with the SM7B for a higher-end sound amzn.to/2KrFKpU
Vocal Mic - Soyuz 017 amzn.to/2ER9Gbs
Large Diaphragm Condenser - Soyuz 023 amzn.to/2ERo5Ex
Small Diaphragm Condensers - Soyuz 013 amzn.to/2JXjKDM
Nice and QUIET fan for the studio - amzn.to/2JVv1ok
