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Recording Timbales
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Wed Sep 03, 2014 10:23 pmby Simon B
Just wondering peoples approach to recording Timbales.
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Re: Recording Timbales
Posted:
Thu Sep 04, 2014 10:22 amby Drumstruck
Live or studio?
Live I'd be tempted to just mic from underneath with a couple of dynamics in the shells.
They'll be loud and bright with (probably) lots of rimshots - quick transients and not much dynamic range.... so mics for high SPL.... to me they sound good in a bright, open space.....
Re: Recording Timbales
Posted:
Tue Sep 09, 2014 1:10 pmby gigpiglet
ive only ever done them live, never in the studio
have always used an SM57 (or similar) underneath - at least a foot away (they are loud!)
they seem to cut through pretty much no matter what.
let us know how you go and if you discover anything interesting
Re: Recording Timbales
Posted:
Tue Sep 09, 2014 7:59 pmby Kurt
I've only done them live, either a tom mic underneath (whatever you like for such things) or a condensor (or two?) overhead. Maybe both if you're excited!
Re: Recording Timbales
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Tue Sep 09, 2014 8:08 pmby Djembe
If you are overdubbing, over the top with a bit of distance.