My band tracked drums in my basement this past weekend. 9 songs, 7 hours.
Guitars and keys were pumped direct into headphones, using amp sim VSTs to avoid bleed. We'll overdub those later.

Mic/Preamp List:
OHs: 2x AKG C414 B-ULS in ORTF through API 312 clone
Kick: Sennheiser e602 through API 312 clone
Snare: Beyerdynamic M 422 N(C) through API 312 clone
Toms: Oktava MK-012 (Cardiod capsule) through Neve 1081 clone
Front of Kit: Gefell PM750 through Allen & Heath Zed R16 board pres
Room: 2x AKG P170 in ORTF through Allen & Heath Zed R16 board pres

I didn't get a shot of the Gefell in front of the kit, but it was about 4' up and 6' away. The room mics were about 20' away at the other end of the basement.

Neat. How does the kick block differ from nailing a 2x4 into the drum rug?

biscuitdough wrote: Mon Jan 31, 2022 8:01 am Neat. How does the kick block differ from nailing a 2x4 into the drum rug?

It doesn't destroy my rug?

It's very lightweight, but has velcro on the bottom. Surprisingly effective, assuming it sticks to the rug you have.

Nate Dort wrote: Mon Jan 31, 2022 9:09 am

biscuitdough wrote: Mon Jan 31, 2022 8:01 am Neat. How does the kick block differ from nailing a 2x4 into the drum rug?

It doesn't destroy my rug?

It's very lightweight, but has velcro on the bottom. Surprisingly effective, assuming it sticks to the rug you have.

That makes sense. My drummers have historically used a rug that was already less than presentable. Rolling it up to take to shows was a chore, though, and also easy to forget to do.

Mind if I inquire about that weird sorta-half-china cymbal is?

According to the drummer: "22.5 offset reverse sizzle made by Mongiello Cymbals"

Nate Dort wrote: Mon Jan 31, 2022 12:13 pm According to the drummer: "22.5 offset reverse sizzle made by Mongiello Cymbals"

I follow Mongiello on Insta and he's a small cymbalsmith in Philly who does really cool work, some of which (such as stainless steel) can get a bit out there. Hoping to get a piece or two from him once I clear out some other bullshit.

Apparently he made those hats as well. That china may be a one-off.

I think most of the small cymbal makers like him and Nicky Moon and others tend to focus on individual, unique cymbals. I guess to differentiate themselves from the big players.

I think there's a small cymbal maker in Chicago too, but the name escapes me. Probably never gonna buy another Zildjian, Sabian or Paiste ever again with all the cool shit being done by indies.

Re-amping my bass parts.



Signal Path:
Ric 4003 > pedal board (Boss LMB-3 & modded Joyo Ultimate Drive) > Mesa Fathom bass amp > XLR Line Out > Neve 1081 Clone > DAW
DAW > board aux out > DIY Reamp Line to Inst. Box > Ampeg B15 > TNC Ribbon (Fathead knock-off) & Senn. 441 > Neve 1081 Clones > DAW

Sounds best when I time-align the mic'ed amp with the DI and mix accordingly.