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my idea is to do a basic mix on a hardware mixer,then pan low freq.s(kick.toms) left,CH 1and higher freqs (snare,cymbals,overhead )right CH 2
That way i can compress/limit/EQ the 2 frequency groups separately.While a compromise,it seems the best way to use compression ,etc on the drums.
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Good try, but I would't do it. The reason I say this is because you can always split a track after the fact by frequencies using a crossover or simple EQ filters. A multi-band compressor does this automatically (not that I recommend using those often).
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Do you think this would yield a better result than a stereo drum track thru a multiband compressor?
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No.
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Any recommendations on multi-band compressors?
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The best multi-band compressor is the one you don't use. It sounds like you are really wound up about these. They help reduce engineering mistakes, but that's about the extent of it. They won't do miracles. In the wrong hands they are violently destructive.
I've recorded drums with a single mic that no one knew the difference. It can be done. With the right mic, room, drummer, and desired sound you can pull it off fairly well.
If the drum sound required close micing, your best best is to get a mixer and submix on the way in. This is not the preferred way of working.
Too bad you've got Pro Tools. A $400 Firepod would solve the problem.