How I Record Drums Using One Microphone
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
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did you make it this far? dude i love u
Tons of people are DMing for the cable to connect to the computer and the motherboard (module). What you need is a midi cable that connects to USB. It should already come with the EAD10. If not, they’re pretty cheap on Amazon. Stay safe!
Bro we need to hang and talk shit.
500 bucks might just substitute for my lack of audio engineering knowledge
Have you ever played with this in a live setting?
This guy shows exactly which cable and adapter you need 👍🏻👌🏻
ua-cam.com/video/xkWRhKlIU0w/v-deo.html
One question ma bro may sound stupid, but can you hear the drums through the microphone with the effects on etc through the headphones?
Oh holy shit I get it now. It's not that I don't have the proper mic setup. It's just that I suck at drums.
hi charles!
Oh lmao charles XD
no its just that you don't have enough toms and cymbals
dude your jazz kit sounds great lol
@@masondchong Oh shit you're right!
I have the EAD along with other individual instrument mics, and the EAD is the heart of the operation. Stereo customizable XY mics, mixed with an overhead pair, and a couple instrument mics. That EAD is a beast though! I use it live too out of an amp or PA for live playing,, for an instant mic setup at a gig where drums need a little micing. The EAD is great, very true with the sound it captures, captures it from the middle of the kit which sounds much different than "airy" overheads or a room mic. Also, it puts those sample sounds as a digital processing signal on top of the normal timbre of your drums. An EAD, a couple overheads and a kick mic for honest kick tone and not a triggered sound, a snare mic, a room mic, and then mixing them together. The EAD is a BEAST! Practice with it, record with it, use the recNshare app if you just want to only post covers (which I don't), and it captures great sound from this middle out. Pairing those with a L and R overhead; you have 2 stereo pairs to use, plus I use a Sure Beta 91a for my kick. Awesome video! Thing is super useful! Thanks for the video! I got mine originally after an older video of you, where I saw where you used one. So glad I did, thing has SO many capabilities! I use it for practicing and for my students too. I hardly ever use any sampled sounds on it and just use as stereo condenser mics, but I really love my EAD! Thanks Zach! You inspired me to get one, and I'm very glad I did! Fantastic way to easily mic, takes 15 seconds to install. You can also bypass all reverb, trigger, and effects and just use them as purely condenser mics by hitting each button under the LED screen, click bypass, then exit on all 3. The lights will start flashing, then it acts purely as a stereo mic pair. Happy drumming! Works GREAT! As far as a quick and dirty mic setup that's stereo and gives true sound from the center for the kit; the EAD is phenomenal! Totally worth the 500! Getting this and pairing it with a cheap drum mic setup is the best of both worlds in my opinion. Gives you great control of mixing!
@blakenunndrums
Yeah I was trying to work out how to set up a condenser and add to ead10 in input 5 or 6, because I have the sd50 dual trigger on snare 3/4. I actually have an extra trigger I might add floor tom on 5.
But I wanted to add a condenser mic to ead near my hihat and splash area, so I tried to hook up to 6. I'm new to it still. Couldn't find a single vid with anyone adding their own mics to ead on YT.
The manual didn't discuss that.
@@rosstafarian24 were you able to add mics to the EAD?
Can you add extra mics to the EAD module?
@@teddycampbellband2648 You can't add mics to the actual unit/brain itself, only triggers or pads. The way I use it with other mics is like you would with any other multi-mic setup, with an interface and DAW. I just use it as a part of my whole sound, and plug the left and right into 2 inputs on my interface, and then the EAD is mixed in with the rest of the individual instrument mics. So, no...lol. But I will say, even after all this time, 14 different mics, a 16 input interface, and all that; I find myself coming back to the EAD more than anything else I have for recording. If you're just posting ideas, trying to remember something, feel like sitting down and immediately recording yourself without mixing and editing audio and video together, practicing, covers, etc; the EAD is definitely where it's at. It's almost as fast as plugging in a USB mic into your phone (which I also do with a Shure MV88). It's basically this: 1) a cheap full kit mic package and interface like a T-bone mics setup, 2) the EAD, or 3) a multi-thousand dollar "pro" level home setup. The EAD also has 3 other functions that none of those other platforms offer for practicing, posting, and playing live. I've used it on a DW Frequent Flyer bop kit setup on gigs before, and you can make a schlepping bop kit sound like a full-sized concert kit with a 22" bass drum with it. I highly recommend it, and use it more than anything else eventhough I have a much more precise (and time-consuming and expensive) setup.
@@blakenunndrums very helpful info! Thanks for the reply!
This came at the perfect time, as I've been debating buying one of these things for like 2 weeks. You and El Estapario have convinced me...
Dude that’s so scary how I literally been looking for the same amount of time. And I’m not even kidding you this video confirmed it for me, then once I saw el estaparios video I was like fuck it and ordered it 😂that’s crazy man I hope you enjoy it
@@Sam3103s I ordered mine back in December and its still on back order at guitar center :(
Update: Cancelled my order on Musicians friend after waiting for months and drove to my local-ish drum shop (Forks Drum Closet in Nashville) and they literally had like 6 of them. So if anyone really needs one, hit them up!
@@KyleAutomotive1 Look at my comment below...
@@Sam3103s Look at my comment below...
I literally got this same mic cause i noticed you had it, hoping you’d make a tutorial on how to use it ty😭
This was literally what I needed in my life! UA-cam pretty much has zero videos on how to effectively eq the ead10 in garage band so thank you! Will be completely coping your settings for now on because your mix is so clean 🔥
0:58 quick flex
Bro no joke I got on youtube just to lookup how to record drums with one mic and once youtube loaded in I saw this video
Wtf? I"m a sax player hooked on this channel. I just realised drummers are humans too I guess.
Same broo im a sax player. I forgot these guys existed
Lmao, drummer here, sax players exist after highschool jazz band? Lmao 🤣
This is honestly what I need, I was planning to push a Shure SM57 up against the wall in my laundry room but I love the "out of the box" crispness from this module without much engineering. Thanks for sharing!
“Just sell your house and get you some pretty nice microphones”... sounds about right, lol 😂
In argentina to buy a $500 mic we have to sell our kidney :'''''v
lol
The trick is to sell someone else's
Tan cierto que duele.
I really love your technique and your humor with your playing
Got mine backordered :( Can't wait to get it tho. You and El Estepario got me inspired🤙💘
Love the fact he removed the reverb from the EAD but added it again in GarageBand.
Because he EQ's in GB, it's damn near impossible to EQ the drums how you want without adversely affecting your reverb.
Very good short and informative video. ❤ there's no unnecessary bla bla.
thats hilarious. the timing of this is perfect. Been drumming for a long time and have never mic'd my drums except at the family studio, so i have very little knowledge on recording my drums. this helped alot and again. the timing could not have been more perfect. ive been looking for "that thing that goes on your kick" LMAO thank you brutherrrr
Ive been away from the kit and recording covers for a long time, but this was a great video for anyone who is a beginner or who's trying to get back into the groove and upgrade their quality!
Fun fact: apparently El Estepario Siberiano uses the same mic. this sounds crisp as fr*ck in every style, hard hits, quiet hits... if I ever get in a band i will buy this on behalf of my drummer for that *tasty* audio.
Do you think you could you do a video on:
1. Showing your drums setup (cymbals and kit)
2. How to get started with jazz drums (I am interested)
I am improving with every video you upload, thanks a lot!
I honestly prefer this sound to the modern day hyper production methods and over mic'ing used more commonly now a days. It's one of the reasons old jazz has that sweet, subtle, perfect mix of toms, snare, and bright singing ride cymbols.
Also, instead of boosting your highs and lows, try leaving them flat, and cutting the mid a bit. It probably will sound even better if you cut the highs some, the mids a bit less and leave the low at no cut, no boost. Additive EQ tends to color the overall sound and harmonics where cutting will just remove the sounds/harmonics getting in the way
When you brought out the motherboard I was a lot less surprised by the $500 price tag haha
Wooooow i wanted to buy that in the next time and now you make a video about that NICE
I’ve got one and you’re making want to actually dial it in
I watched this video without audio and so far it looks like a good video
I have an electric drum set but I still watch the video 😂enjoyed it too❤️
hey man. i just got kicked out of music school and im thinking of taking my life. i dont think this shits for me, but it was all i had. you are such an inspiration man. im so glad i oved your videos. keep up the chops
I love that backing track at the start!
Simple guy but articulate drummer! Bravo!
I swear by that placement, that’s how I record mine!
part of the 6.1% aaayyyyyyy. nice video man, i'd buy it but i need to buy drums first
Funny thing is, in Thailand (where I currently live) this mic costs 2 times more than in the US.
Honestly best music content on UA-cam
2 years late. But to add for those of you who have to use mesh heads and low volume cymbals on your acustic kit/home kit: you can use this for practice. It’s awsome. I would advice getting at least a trigger for your snare in addition. Yamaha has ready made firmware on their site especially tuned for this setup. The EAD10 is worth its weight in gold imo.
Edit: I use Yamaha DTS50 triggers for all my drums on my silent practice kit. But it’s not really needed for practice and expensive. Another tip if you use mesh heads is using a little duct tape on the heads to get a more real response(it lessens the heads ability to stretch/contract) and gives a bit more sound(keeps a bit more air in the drums after a stroke).
This is my new fav channel now😎
It helped alot bro.i didnt know this existed.i dknt quite pay attention to gear anymore. I'm still using ancient low budget cymbals and my pearl export from 06 that I've never changed resonant heads on. But I've been wanting a single mic setup for years like this
Very nice, sir. I'm always looking for new ways to mic things. Never knew about this mic. Yamaha should send you more, or a check at least, cause I'm sure you just sold a few. I know I'm going to buy one.
66Samus might've mentioned you in a video of his, and I just had to check you out dude.
This is absolutely amazing! Great video!
And BAM!!!! 😂😂😂😂 Serious question though, have you used this for livestreaming?
Man... soooo Good! I have a good setup myself, but this really made me appreciate the ead10 a lot. Will recommend that to some of my students. Also dig your playing! Greeeeeaaaaaaat!
This works great for drum tutorials for UA-cam but in a studio your still going to want a nice set of drum mics so you can adjust each piece of the drums in the mix. Good video man
Can't wait for the 200k vid!
Yo, put it on the reso side of your kick drum. It will change your life You might have to move a couple pieces around, but definitely try it out.
God bless you Zach
4:42 Unless you wanna go full 80's gated reverb! 😂
Other than that thanks for the one mic solution bruv!
So it triggers the bass drum (because how else could they literally mic a bass drum) and the microphones pick up Everything else. It’s like a bass drum trigger but better cause it can pick up other drums. That’s what I understand. Seems sick.
I had no idea a product like this even existed. This is GAME CHANGING. THANK YOU FOR THE INFO!!
Just bought it with your link!
Great playing
This kinda blew my mind! Had no idea this was a thing. I'm getting one of these instead of programming drums for my home recordings!
You sound great bud! Reminds me of my days as a beginner
El Estepario Siberiano 3:38
You had a previous one that i’ve been trying to look for in your UA-cam videos. It’s a microphone you had above your bass drum with a gray fluffy cover up.
Do yourself a favor and get yourself reaper. I'd also look into some drum fx plugins to download. Garage band may seem easy, but it's very limited. You can end up spending more time fanagaling 10 different effects that don't sound as good as the stock plugins on other DAWs. Not to mention, it's incompatible with a lot of plugins
i have mics and a mixer n shit but i’m in a small room and it’s a pain in the ass to set shit up and get it all working so i may pick this up for covers. good looks!
you can get some really good sounds on that $100 mic kit from guitar center! I have the same one. stereo drum recordings in general need to have an ideal room. Having a single mic setup is perfect for a bad room though, and the end product sounds great! just wish it was stereo, it would pair really well with your intricate playing style since you can hear where every individual hit is coming from. the only issue i heard with your 5 piece mic setup was phase issues, if the mics aren't spaced properly your kick is going to sound like a ballsack slapping a piece of paper and your cymbals are going to sound like the ocean
Oh my frickin god my guy you are a frickin legend. You are my favourite drummer in the frickin world fam
bro thank you. really.
"That is just disrespectful" xD
Dope video bro.
Simple and efective guy you are hahah
Fantastic. Every. Time. Good job!
1:39 lmfao
thank you!
ZackGrooves + dynaphaser setting= Aphex Twin custom setting
Yo, how da fuk u almost already at 200,ooo subs? Your becomin a big deal :) Congrats bro
Awesome! MORE VIDEOS PLEASE! 💖
Man I appreciate your help, I will buy one of this one 😎
"Just sell your house"... Lol. And that's when I became a starving artist.
I Think that you are the first who use a "trigger" like a set of drum Mic.
Well, there´s not just one mic...But anyway, it´s a great gear, love it
Just sell your house... lmao! epic bro 😂
YES YES YES. I have a mac with my EAD10 my drums don't sound like yours... until now
it's a miracle
That, is a beautiful mic
I use a Tascam DR40 on floor level between my kick leg and floor tom. Mics pointing a bit to the right of kick drum, at 2 o'clock for you. I get a really nicely balanced L/R pan.
Need to buffer the mics though to temper the plate highs, too present with the tascam mics.
Reverb Hall1 on 10.
Low cut 40hz
Limiter on.
Rec volume 45%.
Great video 🙏🏻🙏🏻
You’ve probably just saved my drumming career 🤦♂️
Btw can you tell what app you mentioned in the video to pair with the EAD
nice! that can solve me lots upon lots of problems insted of buying 32 micerophones to make it sound like you want it to sound like you can but this awsome shit with ONLY500 dollars thank you bro!!
Oh shit, this is something interesting. I've been using one mic overhead and hoping it just picks up everything.
Do you think these would be good for Live mic-ing drums?
Damg really simple set-up bro
Got one! Love it! 😁
🖖🏻🇫🇷😎🇫🇷😎🇫🇷🖖🏻
As soon as I heard the price on that mic💀🥲
Garage band is real time audio, iPhones are variable speed video. How do you sync the video and audio without going nuts!?
Just bought one 👊
Zack, I have been watching your videos for such along time and you have help me throughout my jazz drum experience BUT.............PLEASE TURN CRASH SYMBOLS INTO HI HATS🤩
It's not about the device. It's about how you play. He sounds really good on camera microphone
Would you do a tutorial on that one beat you do? I don't know what it's called, maybe it's a take on the dilla?
i'd pay for drum sample packs made by you and cook beats all day with them fire drums
This man is suss but smooth with it so i cant even say shit
Dude... you are cool
the intros be like yyyyYYEAH
I hope that link for the mic is an affiliate link bro ?
Omg I want one!!!
Holy smokes, how would this sound on a kit with 2 bass drums… OR on a kit with 4 rack toms and 2 floor toms… 🤷🤔🤔🤔
This is great but can you split the different part of the drum kit (hit hat, cymbals, toms, snare) or is it the whole thing into one? Also is there a « midi » exit?
Uhulll!!! 🥁🎉
I like how you compare a sexy groove with a blast beat when comparing no fx and full fx lmao (3:32)