Channels 3/4: Drum Overhead Mics - Yamaha AW2816 Tutorial

• Channel 2: Snare
DYNAMICS Comp
Threshold Ratio Out Gain Attack Release Knee
–18dB 2.5:1 3.0dB
EQ (ATT –8 dB)
LOW L-MID
Q L.SHLF 0.70
F 187 Hz 1.00 kHz
G –4.5 dB 0.0 dB
Channels 3/4: Drum overhead
mics
These tracks contain the cymbals and toms. By adding
a 3.5 dB boost to the HIGH 14.2 kHz region we will
clarify the metallic edge. By lowering the H-MID
157 Hz region by 6.5 dB we give a light touch to the
snare sound that is also recorded on these tracks.
1
Press the channel 3 [SEL] key to select the
overhead mic channel.
2
Press the MIXER section [DYN] key to
access the dynamics parameters.
3
In the TYPE area, "Compander-Soft"
should be selected (the default setting).
Move the cursor to "ON/OFF" and turn
dynamics "ON" for the selected channel.
19ms 87ms 2
H-MID HIGH
0.70 H.SHLF
2.11 kHz 10.0 kHz
+2.0 dB 5.5 dB
Tutorial
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Use the CURSOR keys and the [DATA/JOG]
dial to make the following dynamics set-
tings for the overhead mic channels. (Since
channels 3 and 4 are paired, adjusting the
EQ on track 3 will automatically make the
same setting on track 4.)
• Channels 3 and 4: Drum overhead and
tom
Compander-Soft
Threshold Ratio Out Gain Attack Release Width
–10 dB 5:1 –3.5 dB
EQ (ATT –7 dB)
LOW L-MID
Q L.SHLF 0.70
F 125 Hz 1.00 kHz
G 0.0 dB 0.0 dB
0 ms 139 ms 21 dB
H-MID HIGH
9.0 H.SHLF
157 Hz 14.2 kHz
–6.5 dB 3.5 dB
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