What kind of mixer do i need to mic my drum set?

Question

I'm looking to mic my drumset and begin experimenting with mixing/recording tracks. I've got some lower end mic's picked out, but i'm looking for advice on what board i would need to do the mixing.

I'm looking at http://www.amazon.com/CAD-Premium-7-Piece-Drum-Microphone/dp/B001RMKQLI/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I3AKLPUDMKHTH&colid=1RCIUGW8KL49

What would a reasonably priced mixer run? And what would some suggestions be?

Answer 1

It's just DRUMS.. you can use a cheapo 4 or 5 channel mixer from Radio Shack for that. When I am recording drum tracks, I usually use anywhere from 10 to 12 channels then mix down to one or two channels.. but that is why I have a 48 channel NEVE board and I'm just showing off since I can only record in 24 tracks for mastering

Answer 2

Drum Mic Mixer

Answer 3

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What kind of mixer do i need to mic my drum set?

I'm looking to mic my drumset and begin experimenting with mixing/recording tracks. I've got some lower end mic's picked out, but i'm looking for advice on what board i would need to do the mixing.



I'm looking at...

Answer 4

depends...



do you want a "sub mixer" meaning:



do want a seperate mix going into a "main" mixer?



or do you just want to "mix" the drum levels...





i use a 16ch main mixer and mic the drums thru that...



i have a freind that "groups" drums in his main mixer...



and i know drummers who prefer thier own "sub mix"



if you want a "sub" mix, then (depending on how many mics you want to use)



sholdn't cost too much...



for my 5 pc kit i use:



kick

snare

H/H

tom (internal)

tom (internal)

floor tom (internal ) see peter chris' mics from the 70's stage show (Kiss)



and 2 over heads...

a min of 8 ...



leaving me 8 channles on my mixer



here's a few links...



http://www.guitarcenter.com/ART-MX821-8-Channel-Line-Mixer-105925887-i1519779.gc



http://www.guitarcenter.com/In-Store-Used-USED-BEHRINGER-EURORACK-MX-2642A-106193732-i1719622.gc





all that matters is the number of XLR's to run your mics...



GL