As part of My New Microphone's series of analyses on percussion instruments, we'll be assessing two cymbals that are staples in virtually any drum kit today: the ride cymbal and the hi-hat. These...
Category: Percussion Instruments
Pianos and keyboards fill lots of different roles in various genres and songs. It is sometimes necessary to utilize EQ when mixing these instruments. When it comes to EQing piano and keyboard...
Drum overhead mics (along with room mics) are important for capturing the holistic sound of drum and percussion kits, especially in studio recordings. Getting the overheads right and mixing them...
The cymbal market is heavily assorted, making some aspiring drummers feel intimidated by the number of choices available. Two particular types of cymbals stand out due to their similar use case: the...
Snare drums are popular, versatile drums found in many musical genres. Mixing the snare drum often means using EQ in some fashion. When it comes to EQing snare drums, there are no simple step-by-step...
As part of My New Microphone's many comparisons between percussion instruments, let's touch upon two cymbals that are standard in any drum set nowadays: the crash cymbal and the hi-hats. Both present...