How to Mic Bongos - Live and Recording

[@Th3K37]

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[@WORLDDRUMCLUB]

Thank you!

[@Fran-pg2wy]

Every time I google something about bongos... This guy 👍

[@winnalexander]

Thanks for the info. This is helpful information. I am mixing in bongos on a track and learning to mix them. Thanks man!

[@marcschmiedermusic]

exactly the video i was looking for that info. Thanks man!

[@SefaDrums]

Thank you for this! The audio quality in your videos sound amazing. Keep up the great work

[@WORLDDRUMCLUB]

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[@ShaneIrwin7]

Kalani, Wow, I’m stoked I found your video, and I remember you well from the Yanni days on DVD. (And live). Less hair now, I see. Looks great either way. So, I was looking up best mics and techniques for percussion mic setup, and I found this video. I’ve got a 7 piece cover band here in Nashville, and we now have a percussionist. Well, she’s a BGV singer, who is becoming a percussionist. (She used to play bass, and has great timing). So, I think I’m closer to choosing which mic in my arsenal I will put onto her congas. I think I will either go eight my SM57, or my Audix i5. Oh, and one more thing. I ended up being called to play keys at Charlie Adams’ studio here in Nashville some 12 years ago or so. Great fella. He even showed interest in me maybe playing keys for his band Plain James I think it was? Anyway, we lost touch. Hey, I love your teaching, and your well informed all around music technique and knowledge. Mucho respect! Anyway, I’m Shane Irwin, and I’m stoked to have seen you here. Cheers!

[@WORLDDRUMCLUB]

Thank you Shane! Appreciate the kind words.

[@knowledge668]

I was really wondering how to use a microphone for amplifying the Bongo sound for playing in open environment or auditorium.

[@RecordingArtistSeanDamon]

You are right on Target. A good tip for beginners or Pros. Thanks for making and sharing such excellent Videos. Definitely Subscribed

[@lennyhemel1128]

Excellent!!! Thank you Greetings from Orlando, FL

[@asynchronicity]

Great content! Do you have any experience miking drums like bongos/congas/djembes from both the top and the bottom on separate tracks? The idea would be to have a fuller separate bottom end to manipulate as needed....

[@AndrewHealeysingerguitarist]

Thanks for the post; I was just about to mic up my bongos with a couple of Rode NT 5s.

[@alim9166]

You are the best. Thanks for lessons. Am awaiting a new one:)

[@floatinganarchychannel3204]

Can you please give us the mic name you ise i cant find him online also what is you chain for this recording in terms of effect please.

[@wearywilko]

Would you not recommend a small diaphragm condenser mic with maybe a circular characteristic for let's say, busking and home-recording?

[@WORLDDRUMCLUB]

Could be Ok.

[@2paco]

He reminds me of Todd Barry as the bongo player in Flight of the Conchords.

[@Craigdhouston]

Thank you for this! Would you mind doing a similar video for congas?

[@WORLDDRUMCLUB]

I think I have. Try a search and it should come up.

[@seanwaters2577]

How would you mic them up if you had a condenser mic instead? Or a ribbon

[@evgenymelnikov7429]

Thank you very much! What is the model of the microphone, please?

[@internationaldjfresht]

Brooooooo

[@WORLDDRUMCLUB]

You can use an SM57 (Sure) or similar.

[@elbettto]

I have a beta 58 microphone from Shure, would that work for mic'ing bongos o congas? What Eq should I use in case I use that mic to the bongos?

[@floatinganarchychannel3204]

Very helpful

[@projetoprimata]

Real good!! thanks!!

[@LessonsWithTroy]

GREAT VIDEO!!!

[@professorgabrielmenezes]

This would Work for Djembê as well?

[@WORLDDRUMCLUB]

On the top, yes. I often add a bottom mic for the bass tone and EQ them to bring out the high and low tones.

[@mikerueb8167]

This was great. Thank you.

[@absentasi]

you're pretty awesome....thanks for your videos

[@jonniejlo]

Same goes for congas?

[@WORLDDRUMCLUB]

Pretty much

[@StuartCardell]

Thanks!

[@MrBluoct]

Specialty amp or?

[@CD-sk1ur]

What type of audio controller are you using,?. Also, are you a mac, Windows, or Linux, kind if person.

[@WORLDDRUMCLUB]

I record audio to a ZOOM H5 recorder and input all video and audio files into Final Cut Pro X on a Mac. My Video Cameras are Lumix GH4s

[@javierlambert4861]

We're you in the Marine Corps?

[@nicholaslucido5373]

Thanks !!

[@cedderval2038]

Thx great job !!

[@dimensionstomorrow]

I just ordered my first pair of bongos. Do you think my Sennheiser e906 will work well for bongos?

[@WORLDDRUMCLUB]

I don’t know, sorry.

[@bazarista4720]

thank you ! :)

[@rosaisabella7829]

Using your tip in July 2024 . Thank you 😀✌🏽

[@nilangasudeshweerasinghe7479]

Dear sir , Please tell us what are the notes that we should tune the bongos. (For standard tuning ) Thank you so much Waiting for your reply Thanks again

[@WORLDDRUMCLUB]

Specific notes are not required, just tube them up so they have the quality you want. Drums are often about a fourth apart, but don’t need to be that specific.

[@noexitnollaig]

legend

[@bintangjacindhana3955]

Idk why i wondering where is the camera on your chest

[@WORLDDRUMCLUB]

I have an overhead camera aimed down from above.

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What is VSTI?

[@cuban72]

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