Earthworks DK7 User manual - page 14
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Figure 12-A
Figure 12-B
Horizontal X/Y Positioning
Vertical X/Y Positioning
Figures 12-A and 12-B show two variations of X/Y microphone placement. For
microphone “height” we suggest that you start with the microphone approxi-
mately 2 feet above the drummer’s head. Moving them down will provide more
detail, while moving them higher will capture a wider overall image along with
more room sound. Both the horizontal and vertical X/Y positioning will provide
excellent results in a drum booth or an acoustically treated small room as well
as a large room. If you are using a drum booth or a room with a low ceiling, the
horizontal X/Y version shown in Figure 12-A may be more ideal, as it requires
less height.
Separated Overhead Miking
Another overhead miking approach is called “Separated Overhead Miking.” In
this approach, the microphones are farther apart from each other and can be
positioned closer to the drum set if desired. Placing the overhead mics closer
to certain elements of the drum set can reduce the ambient room sound while
picking up more subtle details of the drums. When using Earthworks High Defi-
nition Microphones as overheads, you can bring the microphones down closer
to the drums without fear of hearing cymbal splash or splatter.