Recording drums with 1 microphone - The SM57!

In this episode I take the SM57 off the shelf and see if I can capture a drum sound with this workhorse microphone. Believe me, there is a LOT you can do with a single mic. Let's get to work!
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[@brandonquod4910]

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[@atishep]

Damn. All this made me wanna join a band again with a rehearsal room, so I can record the walls with a 57.

[@RocknRollkat]

When I started recording in 1961 (not a typo) we all recorded with 1 mic. into a mono tape machine.

[@norcicoso]

Great video, cool tips, i like the way you explain and show things, well done !!

[@stanleyalexander1432]

Just getting into home recording and this info was amazing and so helpful. Thank you.

[@Sean-uo5ef]

Just came across this video - really good stuff - thank you for sharing.

[@andthensome512]

Wow. The first set up pointed at the kit sounded great! Can't believe how much low end it got on the kick.

[@gordontubbs]

Great video. Single mic as room or mono overhead definitely adds a lot of energy to the mix! The wall mic technique was unreal.

[@peterkleiner9114]

I have one SM57, one SM58 and two Sennheiser e835s. Thank you for this video, it's given me some new ideas on getting a better sound out of my kit for my amateur recordings.

[@bandninkasimusic6484]

Really insightful video. I'd like to record my band's rehearsal and never thought a single SM57 could do the job. I'll use this technique at the next rehearsal, hopefully pair it with a condenser too. You just got a new subscriber.

[@blakewhittington4336]

Just started a recording room and I really like the results from the 57 for drums . It's a tiny room so the 57 seems to work better than the condenser mic I have

[@charlieclown9913]

Shocking!!

[@DreBDrums]

REALLY helpful video. Thanks for this.

[@grzesiek41st]

Thanks Man. I have just bought SM57 and thanks to You I have great advices now how to record my drums. I have only 2 inputs. I love your job and videos. Thanks once again.

[@KINNZ94]

Man.. your videos are so helpful. Thanks dozens. :)

[@MrLaurah12]

love your videos man thanks so much for posting!

[@jeffpollitt138]

great video, great content and so informative.

[@yettielusive3370]

This is great! The 57 pointed straight up at the ceiling, really nice full type of zeppelin sound. Thanks Brothas!!

[@louiscarrillo5873]

awesome work!

[@GuitarManLobo]

Great video. Thanks!