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Brandon.... INCREDIBLE ADVICE ! If I got stuck doing that, i'd surely want to read your post before I shot myself or the drummer who hired the moving company to bring that kit in.... great job!


however, I might add that the OH placement and kik's are going to make or break the (drum) recording... and may vary on drum usage per song... I mean, i tried to play conga's on mine tonight and still only needed 7 pads.... 4 of which were unused and one was a bad mistake... (see other post)

I'd rent mics/pre's and make "several OH setups" that worked, and sort it out later... Room mics will be huge as well and plan to ride that fader... baby!.....

Since I don't know anything about your group I have to ask.... I've never heard you play either so please excuse me if I seem presumptious... I mean the Doobie's and Allman's needed 2 drummers and Bozzio & Peart have kits that are large... but I really have to ask this question... DO YOU REALLY NEED ALL THESE DRUMS AT ONE TIME?????

If I had to do it... and do it with style, first I'd hire someone who wanted to do it... in leiu of that... I'd get my room, oh's and kik mics happening... then snr... the I'd spot mic anything that sounded weak... then anything that needed extra treatment... I'd mic and use expansion or something so it would be possible to deal with....

I once tried a 1604 for extra pre's when I ran out... I sold it shortly thereafter....

Should I bother with a large diaphram "mic" infront of the kick drum head?
if you can get one that works well

-What's the best choice for a bottom snare mic combined with an SM-57 top?
57, 81 used to work well for everyone... there are so many these days it's hard to say...

-Which (if any) of the toms should I close mic?
whichever do not sound strong

-How should I arrange the room treatments, do I go for minimal sound absorbsion or dampen everything?
depends on the band and particular song...

-Which mic is best for room ambiance if any?
best and what works can be 2 different things... I usually use a 67 in front of kit and 67 for room unless I want stereo room...

-If I do use a room mic, where should I position it?

sorry, this is not what you want to hear... but. .. you might need to do some dry runs to find your best position.... I did not intend to sound like a jerk, I probably did... it;s late... but I think you can really accomplish what you need without the huge kit.... especially if you are recording it yourself.... the simpler the better....