8Mile
Platinum Member
I've known for a long time that the audience doesn't hear the same sound from the drums as I do seated behind them. But last weekend reminded me how much difference there is.
I had my 12/14/18 set in a small pub playing rock and pop music. I had recently used the drums for a jazz rehearsal and they were tuned way up for maximum sustain. I figured they'd still sound okay for the gig since we weren't going to mic them up, but I was a little self-conscious about the ring coming from the toms.
Then a guest drummer sat in and I got a load of the sound from out front. Holy mackerel! I was blown away. The toms sounded great in that upper register and the little 18 bass drum had a beautiful punch to it. I was pleasantly floored that my drums sounded that good.
Do yourself a favor and have someone play your drums at your next gig. You might learn something more than you bargained for.
I had my 12/14/18 set in a small pub playing rock and pop music. I had recently used the drums for a jazz rehearsal and they were tuned way up for maximum sustain. I figured they'd still sound okay for the gig since we weren't going to mic them up, but I was a little self-conscious about the ring coming from the toms.
Then a guest drummer sat in and I got a load of the sound from out front. Holy mackerel! I was blown away. The toms sounded great in that upper register and the little 18 bass drum had a beautiful punch to it. I was pleasantly floored that my drums sounded that good.
Do yourself a favor and have someone play your drums at your next gig. You might learn something more than you bargained for.