Hello everyone, thought I would reach out here for a bit of advice on how to get a better sound out of my kit.
I already have my suspicions on what is causing the problem, but I'll just lay out the situation as it stands.
In the studio, we are recording the drums, rhythm guitar and, bass guitar all in one take, but only the drums are mic'd, The guitars are running direct through amps.
The problem I'm running into is a lack of body on the snare and the toms. They're rather tinny, and aren't punchy like they ought to be. This is very uncharacteristic of them, because acoustically they are really great! I've got them tuned to what I'd call a medium to medium high tone, and they sound fine just on their own.
I'm running Coated Powerstroke 3's, and Coated Ambassadors on my toms top and bottom, (13",16") and a Vintage Ambassador on the snare.
The actual drums are 1966 Ludwigs, and a Gretsch round badge COB snare.
I'm thinking it's the actual mics on the drums - they're pretty lo-fi if you ask me, just some plastic clip ons, one piece.
Looking forward to hearing what you all have to say!
I already have my suspicions on what is causing the problem, but I'll just lay out the situation as it stands.
In the studio, we are recording the drums, rhythm guitar and, bass guitar all in one take, but only the drums are mic'd, The guitars are running direct through amps.
The problem I'm running into is a lack of body on the snare and the toms. They're rather tinny, and aren't punchy like they ought to be. This is very uncharacteristic of them, because acoustically they are really great! I've got them tuned to what I'd call a medium to medium high tone, and they sound fine just on their own.
I'm running Coated Powerstroke 3's, and Coated Ambassadors on my toms top and bottom, (13",16") and a Vintage Ambassador on the snare.
The actual drums are 1966 Ludwigs, and a Gretsch round badge COB snare.
I'm thinking it's the actual mics on the drums - they're pretty lo-fi if you ask me, just some plastic clip ons, one piece.
Looking forward to hearing what you all have to say!