However, you can experiment with large capsule mics like the M-Audio Luna, which is noted for its performance in the higher frequencies.If using a pair, they can either be used in an X-Y coincident fashion or spaced several feet apart over the left and right portions of the kit. In both cases, experiment with a height of anywhere between two and five feet above the kit, depending upon the room. In general, high ceilings are helpful when miking drum overheads because there is more room for the sound to breathe before being reflected back.
•Room mics. If the drums are in a sizable room, you can attain avery large drum sound by placing a stereo pair of omnis out in the room that can be mixed in with the individual mics. Adding compression can make the sound appear to be even bigger.
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