Recording Drums (One Mic) - RODE Microphones NT1 Instruction Manual

Recording drums (one mic)

There are various ways to record drum kits. Single mics 'overhead',
multiple mics (X/Y or spaced pair) or multiple mics close to
individual drums and cymbals ('close miking').
To record a kit using a single microphone we suggest that you begin
by placing the mic above the direct centre of the kit at the same
height as the kit is wide, with the front of the microphone (gold dot)
facing down.
Diagram 9 Recording drums with one mic.