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    Hey guys! I have got some usb microphones to try them out recording drums... How the heck do I record them though? I can hear the sound from the mics, but how do I record? I suck at this sort of stuff haha!
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    To record any microphone with a computer, you need:
    ~Computer: preferrably with at least 2gig ram, 2ghz processor, and dual core(disc drives also come into play, so read up on system requirements). Pick up asio sound drivers(free download), and a compatible operating system driver for the DAW software. Osx works well for MAC programs, and XP works well for PC programs.
    ~Interface of some kind, in your position i'd get a usb interface(usb 2.0, not 1.1). I actually just picked one up myself- a phonic firefly 808 universal. Can connect to pretty much anything, and it was a great deal at 300(on sale from it's usual 500 price tag)
    ~Microphones and appropriate cords for the interface
    ~Recording software(also called DAW) so you can record and edit your sound

    You can plug a mic into the line or usb input(if it's a usb mic) on your computer, but there will be some latency. The usb/line in's are a type of interface, but not the best.
    Last edited by Russ; 09-04-2010 at 05:06 PM.
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    Awesome! Thanks Russ, I'll look into it
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    Quote Originally Posted by Russ View Post
    ~Microphones and appropriate cords for the interface
    I started out with a basic mid-line 5pc Audix drum mic kit (XLR) knowing one day these mics will be used either on stage or in a studio setting. The mic kit has expanded but this was what it came with:

    i5- Great mic for hats or the snare. I like these better than the Shure SM57 directional mics for hats and the snare. The 57's windscreen cap spins around freely (designed intentionally) to prevent the cap from exploding if hit with a drumstick as in past designs but critics claim that the plastic windscreen cap tends to vibrate during use.
    D2 - Used for rack toms
    D4- Used for floor toms
    D6- Used for the bass drum

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    AKG T-170 (pictured center of kit) small diaphram cardioid directional overhead mic
    Shure Beta SM57 pictured at the top of mic kit- HH or ride
    Total: 8
    I'll eventually need more but to cover my ECX double bass kit but I have enough to mic a 5pc kit with HH and ride and one overhead.
    Last edited by late8; 10-13-2010 at 05:05 PM.

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    Great looking mics late8.

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    Thanks!

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