Re: Rookie - Got Some Gear
^^^Couldn't agree more. That also includes making sure your drums are tuned nicely and when recording only use the drums you need, if you've got a spare tom there that you only hit once throughout the entire song, I'd say take it off, it's just causing more ring. My advice would be to possibly look into getting a kick drum mic in the near future too as two overheads are good but I personally find the bass is always a bit 'distant'.
But most importantly, be willing to experiment. Don't just listen to what we've said or google "how to mic up a drum kit" and do what it tells you, experiment and see what sounds best for you. Every kit/room/player is different.
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