The BEST 3 Microphone Technique for Recording Drums - The Recorderman Technique | Drum Nerd Lab

As drummers, it's always a tough task to capture a great sound from your drums with only a couple of microphones. Here at INDe, we think using only 3 microphones is the BEST way to record and capture a great, realistic sound of your kit. Utilizing the Recorderman Technique, you can get the professional recording sound you've been looking for. Just follow the simple steps highlighted in this video!
Gear used in this video
Microphones: Matched pair of Shure KSM32's (overheads), AKG D112 MkII (bass drum)
Drum Set: INDe Maple WaFarer 12/15/20 - Matte Dark Rosewood w/Natural Maple Hoops
Snare Drum: INDe 6.5x14" TOP SECRET Snare Drum
Cymbals: Turkish 14" Millennium Hi-hats, Turkish 22" Millennium Ride
Heads: Aquarian Texture Coated over Aquarian Classic Clear (toms), Aquarian Texture Coated Power Dot over Aquarian Classic Snare Side (snare), Aquarian Force I Clear & Aquarian Force I Coated (bass)
Sticks: Vic Firth Modern Jazz 2 (MJC2)
Played/recorded by: Craig Buckner