Part of projects 5 was to write up a studio recording plan for one of our original songs. I split mine up into the separate instruments we could record for each week. The first week would be dedicated to drums, in which i had to perfect the song ready to play it on Friday.

Recording plan

When recording drums, i came up with my own mic recording setup. Instead of using the Sennheiser e 604 on the toms, i used 2x SHURE SM57. This is because the clip on mics would rattle whenever that drum was hit, also they sounded overloaded, especially on lower toms. I used an e 604 for the snare instead. for the overheads, we used 2 rode nt2a's, and for the bass drum, an akg d112.

We used the studio Tama superstar kit with Paiste cymbals. Unfortunately part way through the process, the decision was made that we would have to program the drums because we didn't have enough time.

https://drumheadauthority.com/articles/drum-recording-studio-tips/

I thought this was an interesting article. Because it doesn't start with all the tech and equipment, but talks about how prepared you need to be as a musician. You cant turn up at a studio without knowing what your going do there, practice and preparation are key.

https://milocostudios.com/toptip/drum-recording-techniques-by-joe-hirst/

Similarly this article also recommends planning before your even at the studio. If you know the type for music then you should know your drums sound and what you kit needs.

More than the drumkit needs to be prepared for recording. Again it depends on the type of music your playing. The room the space the echo the dynamics will all add to how your drums sound.

As is said later on this page, mics and interfaces will be essential to the sound that you create.

An audio interface is a device that can convert electrical signals from microphones and instruments into audible sound through your computer by usb. Some a very portable and cheap, such as the Focusrite scarlet usb. Many home studio guitarists will use this specific one for its price, portability, and power for size. And some belong in a studio on a rack worth thousands of pounds. Larger ones are obviously more powerful and can have multiple channels and inputs, and sometimes built in effects. When we recorded drums we used an element 88 interface straight into the computer onto logic pro.

Dynamic mics and condenser mics in a nutshell:

Dynamic:

• Rugged in build

• Not very sensitive

• Can handle high pressure sound levels

• Good for recording loud instruments

• Good for live events with a lot of sound

Condenser:

• Very sensitive

• Need direct power(48v phantom)

• Easily damaged with high spl

• Good for recording detailed acoustic instruments(piano, acoustic, strings, and vocals)