Earthworks DK7 User manual - page 16
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Miking a Kickdrum with a Hole in the Front Head
If there is a hole in the front head of the kickdrum,
do not place the mic directly
in front, or slightly inside of the hole as there will be a large burst of air hitting
the microphone. The velocity of the air is dramatically reduced when placing the
microphone head inside the kickdrum (several inches inside). This will still allow
Figure 15 Miking a Hi-hat (top view)
Using the SR20LS on Kickdrum with No Hole in the Front Head
The Earthworks SR20LS microphone is supplied for miking kickdrums and is a
precision condenser microphone which is sensitive to large bursts of air. Howev-
er, this microphone, when positioned properly, will produce an incredible kickdrum
sound. For optimum results it is crucial to place the SR20LS at a 45 degree angle
to the head (which reduces the air burst at the front of the microphone). Whether
your kickdrum has a front head or not, place the SR20LS at a 45 degree angle to the
front of the drum head as indicated in Figure 16-B and 16-C. Do not place the front
of the microphone parallel with the drum head as shown in Figure 16-A.
In our field tests, we achieved the best results and the best sound by miking the
drum just off of the rim as shown in Figure 16-B, or you can mic the center of the
kickdrum as shown in figure 16-C. Whatever your approach, if you get any pop-
ping from the air bursts, place the enclosed windscreen on the kickdrum mic, and
place the mic at a 45 degree angle to the drum head.
A
B
C
DO NOT MIKE
LIKE THIS!
Figure 16-A, 16-B and 16-C Miking a Kickdrum