How do you EQ overheads?
4 Step Guide to EQing Your Overhead Mics
- Step 1 – Roll Off the Low End. The first step in EQing our overhead mics is to add a high pass filter.
- Step 2 – Cut the Boxiness of the Snare Drum.
- Step 3 – Reduce the Harshness of the Cymbals.
- Step 4 – Brighten your Cymbals Up.
What are overheads music?
Overhead microphones are those used in sound recording and live sound reproduction to pick up ambient sounds, transients and the overall blend of instruments.
Should you compress overheads?
As a general rule, compressing the close mics will help you deliver a punchy, even sound, without making the result seem too processed, whereas compressing the overheads or the complete kit can cause the drum levels to modulate the cymbal levels in an audible way.
Do you compress overheads?
What kind of eq do I need for drum overheads?
I usually like API-style EQs for overheads. There’s just something about their tone. If the overheads feel thin, a bump around 2k usually thickens things up (particularly for cymbals). If you have a ride cymbal or crash that’s really present, take out a little 1k mid-range to open the sound up.
Why is EQ so important for drum sound?
EQ is a fundamental tool that will vastly improve your drum sound. There’s no way of avoiding EQ – it doesn’t matter if your drums are samples like 808s or are acoustically recorded. EQ drums properly for a crisper, sharper and more professional mix! EQ: Why is it so Important for Drums?
Do you EQ mono or stereo overheads together?
Overheads need to be treated as a whole – they cover the whole kit. Always EQ overheads together to avoid phase issues. To do this, you should bus the outputs from your mono overhead tracks to a stereo bus (make sure you get the left and right inputs correct). You can then set an EQ on the stereo bus and EQ them together with one EQ.
Why do you use overhead channels in drum mix?
Many engineers rely on overhead channels for presenting the fuller picture of a kit in a room which is a great way of getting a sense of ambience in a drum mix. Others use overhead channels for top end cymbal sizzle which complimenting the sound of dryer sounding spot mics.