Excellent explanation. Thanks!

Neither solutions are an option because I can't mess with borrowed XLR leads and my desk doesn't have phase reverse so I guess I'll just mess around till I get a good sound. Another mic I'm using is going through an Avalon VT737SP Vacuum tube. I'm using that mic as ...

Thanks allot for that. Useful stuff.

I will of course judge it by ear (can't right now cause it's late here - UK - I don't want to wake the neighbours) just looking for a few opinions to keep in mind.

I haven't bought mics especially for this occasion, just borrowed as many as I could get my ...

Hi people. Someone told me this was the place to go for these kind of questions.

Does anyone think it's a bad idea or a good idea to use an AKG D65S to record a snare drum?

I'm using that on the top of the snare and a Joe Meek JM47 on the bottom.

Any opinions greatfully received.