grantb
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Post by grantb on Jul 1, 2020 19:23:02 GMT -6
grantb = put down an area rug! There must be an inexpensive outlet store in your area where you can get one. Doesn't have to be pretty or thick, but just enough to absorb early reflections off the floor. it was one of the earliest remedies. I'll give that a try next time. The cork is really nice for sound actually. Carpet/rugs are usually bad for drums with an open hole on the bottom like this ashiko, congas, etc. Depends on how high up you hold it off the floor. |
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Post by grantb on Jul 1, 2020 19:33:52 GMT -6
Thanks for your suggestions everyone. Today I hung two heavy blankets from the curtain rod in the deadest corner of the biggest room and backed the mic up against that, similar to the diagram Doug posted. Sounds totally decent! Turns out I just needed to put my dunce cap on and sit on a stool facing the corner. I see a Mogaine!! \m/ Love that thing! It seems to betterize everything I try it on. It gives me some peace of mind too since there's no phantom power indicator on my Sound Devices recorder. That setting is hidden on page two of the touchscreen menu for each input. |
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Post by drumsound on Jul 1, 2020 22:05:48 GMT -6
grantb = put down an area rug! There must be an inexpensive outlet store in your area where you can get one. Doesn't have to be pretty or thick, but just enough to absorb early reflections off the floor. it was one of the earliest remedies. grantb = put down an area rug! There must be an inexpensive outlet store in your area where you can get one. Doesn't have to be pretty or thick, but just enough to absorb early reflections off the floor. it was one of the earliest remedies. I'll give that a try next time. The cork is really nice for sound actually. Carpet/rugs are usually bad for drums with an open hole on the bottom like this ashiko, congas, etc. Depends on how high up you hold it off the floor. Traditionally, yes keep the drum on the wood. You still might get some benefit from a rug to the side of the hand drums. Its also smart for amps. Any time i mic a combo (with a short mic stand) i always up a small rug in front of it so that floor reflections aren't an issue. |
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Post by Omicron9 on Jul 8, 2020 9:50:50 GMT -6
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