You don’t have to use ten microphones on a 5-piece drum kit — but many professional engineers do it to achieve better control, separation, and tonal balance during mixing, especially in live or studio sessions 🎙️ Why engineers use up to 10 microphones: Purpose Mic placement Reason 1 Kick (inside) Captures attack and punch (beater sound). 2 Kick (outside) Captures low-end “boom” and body. 3 Snare top Main snare tone, body, and crack. 4 Snare bottom Captures snare wire sizzle and brightness. 5 Hi
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