Drums - AKG C414 XLS User Instructions

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4.6.12 Drums
Figure 18: Drums
Overhead miking:
Place two C414s in an AB or XY configuration about 2 3/4 to 4 ft. (80 to 120 cm) above
the drummer's head. This technique will pick up the entire kit, delivering a highly natural
sound. Use little or no EQ!
Hanging and floor toms:
Use one microphone for each tom or for every two toms, aligning the microphone with
the rim of the top head at a distance of 2 to 4 in. (5 to 10 cm).
To reduce leakage from other instruments, attenuate the HF range above 10 kHz using
the channel EQ(s).
Kick drum:
Remove the resonance head and place the microphone right inside the shell.
Be sure to switch the preattenuation pad in (‑18 dB) because sound pressure levels may
rise to 160 dB.
C414 XLS / C414 XLII MANUAL