Dead Drums + Room Resonance

It seems that there’s never quite enough attention paid to the impact of the acoustic environment when it comes to analyzing drum sounds. In this episode, we’ll use some digital reverbs to demonstrate how super muffled, dead drum sounds can be transformed in particular sonic environment while discussing how that could impact your decision making process for tuning and muffling.
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Signal chain:
Mics - Focusrite Clarett 8Pre USB- Mac Studio w/Pro Tools 2024.3.1
Recorded at 48kHz / 24bit
Microphones: Pair of AKG C314 in Recorderman Configuration
Toms: Lauten Tom Mics
Kick Drum: AKG D12VR
Snare: Lauten Snare Mic
Acoustic Treatment:
GIK 242 Acoustic Panels
GIK 4A Alpha Pro Series Diffusor/Absorber
GIK Evolution PolyFusor Combination Sound Diffuser/Absorber
GIK Tri-Trap Corner Bass Trap
Drums:
Pearl Masters Maple Custom Extra + Ludwig LM400 Supraphonic
Cymbals:
22” Jesse Simpson clone of old Zildjian A, 15" Zildjian Prototype Hihats
Drumheads:
Snare: Evans G12 Coated / Snare Side 300
Toms: Evans UV2 Coated / G1 Clear
Kick Drum: Evans UV EMAD / EQ3 Coated Reso
Hosted by: Cody Rahn
Production & Consulting: Ben O'Brien Smith @ Cadence Independent Media
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[@piojorojo182]

that's the intro of brick house right there! Thank you for this amazing video, one more time

[@joc8]

As always, a really helpful segment, thanks Ben and Cody. Also, loved the 50 Ways lick, too.

[@logandrums23]

Drums are cool *shoutout to the ‘Brickhouse’ drum Groove

[@DeadDad1]

I absolutely love this KZbin channel! Thank you!

[@jonashellborg8320]

I’ve done a fair amount of gigs in different rooms now, and indeed, at first every space would surprise me, and I wouldn’t understand why a cymbal, or a snare drum suddenly “didn’t work”. Now I try to look at a new space beforehand, ideally other performances, to then get the right gear to the room, with the right tools. Example: I rarely like e-rings on snare drum, but at the most recent gig, where it was a small space, with a far microphone technique, the e-ring was perfect.

[@brent3760]

Cody looked so happy hitting that rack Tom!!! 😂 1:27

[@supacrispy]

My room is tiny, my drums wide open. Moving to a wide open space i know I have to reign em in a little bit

[@laquerhead024]

Steve Gadd lick for the win!

[@Eurodrummer666]

By seeing your branded bandana, I have come to the idea, some times ago, that you could release a graduated drum key, so you can use that wonderful technique of measuring the hoop heigh without having to carry a ruler around. And please if you actually do it, make a dual inches / centimetre version. And do not forget about me for shared patent! lol

[@rmauran]

I played a wedding last week, and found the room surprisingly live in spite of the carpeting and softgoods. My small tom just wouldn't stop singing, having a very long note. Only having gels on hand, I was up to five on this thing, after trying a couple of different tunings to no avail, and it was still ringing. Meanwhile, my FT sounded choked, with little sustain. Unfortunately, there was no time for any real adjustments, as the ceremony was performed in the same space with a quick turn around for the reception. Admittedly, I wasn't happy with the overall sound of the band for this reason, but the attendees were all very pleased with out performance. That's all that really matters...

[@robclaytondrums531]

BRILLIANT 🙏🏼

[@seantierson2633]

What about large dry rooms…I.e. outdoors stages with very to little natural reverb. Maybe this is more about the sound quality of the room vs the size?

[@aZeddPrattFilm]

I see new mics... Thoughts thus far?

[@brent3760]

In a world filled with political division, we have the wonderful world of percussion to bring the people together 🥁❤️🥁

[@rzaagman]

Nice! How about on a stage?

[@SoundsLikeADrum]

All of this applies to every environment- from stage to studio to rehearsal space.

[@SmilefortheJudge]

Nooooo!! How did this happen? Omg were you hitting them? Oh god oh god. Umm. I’ll get some cases and we’ll just get rid of them and noone has to know. What do I tell Ludwig?