Why You Don't Need A Hi Hat Mic When Recording Drums

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In today's video I show you why you don't need a hi hat microphone when recording drums. You will discover:
- How many sources capture the hi hat during recording
- The technique for focusing your hi hat sound in your drum mix
- What a raw and finished drum mix sound like with no hi hat mic
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57s for OH? Never thought of that, I'll have to try it! I always go condensers but yeah I can see a more natural kit sound. BTW ages ago I knew an old school engineer (grammy nominated) that told me about a band he recorded in early 80s. Drummer had an elaborate kit and a long list of mics he wanted. Carson set up 5 mics, the drummer said "WTF are you kidding?" He said "Let's run down a level check with my setup & tell me what you think." After playback the drummer said "Man! That's the best my kit ever sounded! We'll go with your setup!"

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For sure 57's by themselves can give you a more midrange heavy sound. I have the pair running through a modeling software to add some more fullness to them. And to your story point, less mics can absolutely give you a more full and clear sound. If you aren't careful more mics will lead to more phase issues and a smaller kit sound. Thanks for watching!