Message 10/18
Date: 29-May-01 @ 04:16 AM -
RE: If you're sick of dance tracks..
Now that I know what mics you used I can comment. The only thing that didn't sound very good was the kick drum. That, however, is to be expected considering the mic you used. It isn't the first time someone has miced up almost an entire kit with Shures, I've read more than a few interviews that mentioned such technique. The difference is that, as I recall, a different mic for the kick was employed.
I would suggest purchasing a decent kick drum mic (ATM25) and continue on the course you're on. Once you've learned a bit more, purchase a couple of Oktava MC012 (or similar) condensers for you overheads. After that it will become a matter of taste regarding mics. Of course, continue experimenting with compression, gating, EQ, etc..
The more punk rock stuff sounded true to the form drum-wise. Technically I think you did ann excellent job with the tools available. Buy or borrow a proper kick drum mic and I think you will be pleasantly surprised.
Mick
Audio-Technica website:
http://www.audiotechnica.com/prodpro/profiles/ATM25.html