Topic: Quick mic placement/setup question....

[mfh2014]

Hey All...
I just made my first recording last night with pretty nice results
(to my ears)  Gear was Oktava MK-012 (Cardiod, XY at 90*; 3' Stand,
~6' back) > Tascam US-122 > ~Dell X200.  I was actually taping my
band (Bass, Drum, Guitar, Tenor Sax) from on stage.  I like the
stereo image I got, but I feel that the drums are a bit low in the
mix, especially the toms and bass drum.  Would a different mic
configuration/location help me get some more drums??  BTW, I also
have the hyper caps if I might get better results from those...in
any case, I will play around with my mics next time we play and look
for better results..

thanks in advance for the help
--Matt

[Simp-Dawg]

i run oktava mc012's as well, though have never run them onstage.  a recent change in configuration that i have been enjoying, however, is a DIN pattern, which is cardioid caps 20cm apart and at a 90 degree angle...think of a "v" with a 90* angle.  you might want to check that out...
i have some links around here that may help you out...
http://recordinglair.com/record/location/micplace.htm
http://www.harmony-central.com/Recording/faqs.html#mics
http://www.oade.com/Tapers_Section/faq-mic.html
let me know how it works.
also, are you mic'ing the instruments at all and amplifying them through a p.a. (as you would typically do in a bar/club)?  if so, try just setting up near the soundboard and letting the soundman mix the club, if he knows what he's doing.  good luck.

[mfh2014]

Nope..there is no PA...just the amplifiers and unmic'ed drums...I'll try DIN..also, I was thinking about moving the mics a little closer to the drum kit and perhaps opening up the angle, perhaps in a ORTF config or something....

thanks for the input

[danmorgan]

DIN or ORTF should give you a wider soundstage, I'd first try to run the cards ORTF and see if it gives you more of a desired result.