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Microphones and Your Drums
The process of connecting the drums to the number of microphones required in the recording studio is not a simple one. There are many aspects to consider such as the particular mics used as well as the right placement of them. This article will deal with some of these issues as well as other equipment for the job, such as the proper mic stands or clamps.
Of all the instruments that are being recorded, the drums typically require the most microphones. The simplest technique for miking the drum-kit is referred to as the 'triangle' and even a minimum of 3 mics is required. One of the microphones should be positioned within the kick drum and the remaining 2 should be placed farther back on each side of the drum set in order to make a stereo sound. ( Unless you're a mono diehard.)
If you wish to obtain the clearest, sharpest and most controllable sound possible out of a drum kit, it would be best for you to mic each individual drum separately. Small dynamic mics, which can easily withstand high pressure levels, are pointed towards a single drum head, such as the snare drum, the various toms and of course the kick drum. The right placement is important in avoiding "bleed" from one microphone to another. Cymbals usually need overhead mics of their own because you'll need to control that element at mix-down. (Miking the high-hat is optional in order to separate the sound of the snare drum, usually close by.) Another of the biggest challenges in miking the drums is ensuring that the sounds produced by the cymbals do not overpower the rest of the mix. The use of compression, either in tracking or mix-down is often used to mitigate such a problem.
If you wish to record the drums along with other instruments, you'll need to find some way of controlling the other sounds from mixing and blending together with the drum track. The way to accomplish this is to place a wall-structure (referred to as a Gobo) with one surface to absorb and the other to stop the sound. Putting the Gobo surrounding the drums will at least create a certain amount of sound isolation. Various kinds of noise dampening materials are readily available or, if you're handy with carpentry, you could make a Gobo yourself (refer to actual DIY designs by Googling it on the web).
Next is a discussion of the mics themselves. There are three basic kinds of microphones that are best used for miking a drum set. The 1st of these are dynamic microphones. These are widely known as the most durable and dynamic of the three styles and they typically operate by allowing sound waves within the air to move a tiny cone inside a tight coil of wiring that is, in turn, surrounded by its own magnetic field. Most often it requires signal of unusual intensity and amplitude to get the coil moving. The downside of these mics is that they are less sensitive than the other two types that will be talked about later.
Condenser microphones are those that will allow for sound waves to pass through a thin plastic diaphragm, thereby causing it to vibrate accordingly. These vibrations are then measured by their relative distances from an electrified back plate. Condenser mics are particularly useful for pro-recordings since the diaphragm is much more sensitive than the coil of a dynamic mic, making them an ideal choice for overheads and other acoustic instruments; As an example, the high-frequency sound of the cymbals.
If you're planning on recording the ambience of the space, along with the drums, you can use the condenser or the ribbon at various far distances from the kit. Ribbon microphones, although they may be of an older technology, are still capable of generating sounds with superb amounts of clarity as well as sensitivity. A thin metal ribbon hangs down between two magnets on either side of it, and small vibrations will generate fluctuations in its electromagnetic field creating a wide range of audio signals. Ribbon mics, in particular, are consummate in capturing the most delicate of sounds. The extremely sensitive ribbon typically picks up every imperfection very easily. These mics are also very frail and can be destroyed under power surges or course manipulation. (Do not use a ribbon along with "phantom power."
If the drummer plays well, a good drum sound is indeed an essential element that is able to move a recording to another level.
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The Brilliance Of Seinfeld Stand Up Comedy
I've been a comedy fan for all my adult life. I've seen so many different types of comedians that I feel like I am an authority in detecting a comedian who is regularly funny. From the early days of comedy (Jack Benny, for instance) to today's comedy stars, no one has reached the comedic level of Jerry Seinfeld. By practically any measurement, he is the most successful comedian who ever graced the stage.
The Seinfeld stand up comedy story is an fascinating one.
Jerome Allen Seinfeld was born in April of 1954 in Brooklyn, New York. His father, Kalman Seinfeld, was of Galician Jewish background and ran a sign-making company. His mom, Betty, is of Syrian Jewish descent.
Seinfeld developed a serious interest in standup comedy in his college days, even though he was considered the class clown all the way through school. After graduating from Queens College, he found himself at an open-mic night at New York City's Catch a Rising Star. Fortunately for Jerry, he was seen by the ruling master of comedy at the time, Rodney Dangerfield (another favorite comedian of mine). Rodney had Jerry perform on one of his HBO programs, which began his excursion to eventual stardom. In 1979, he had a very small continuing role on the Benson sitcom as "Frankie", a mail delivery boy who had comedy gags that nobody wanted to hear.
Oddly enough he was dismissed from the show because of creative differences. It is difficult to comprehend these days that anyone would fire Seinfeld from a Television show, but it really took place. And it was not dealt with very well. No one bothered to tell him he had been fired until he turned up for an episode read-through meeting and found that there was no script for him.
Of course Jerry was in a position to overcome this setback, and went on in 1981 to a highly productive appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. His act had really amazed Carson, which led to regular Tonight Show appearances over the next several years.
By the end of the decade he and his pal, Larry David began development on a ground-breaking sitcom called the The Seinfeld Chronicles. Subsequently the title would change to the moniker that we all recognize these days: 'Seinfeld'. They did this to prevent confusion with the short-lived teen sitcom called The Marshall Chronicles.
By its 4th season, 'Seinfeld' had become the most popular and successful show on American tv. The Seinfeld stand up comedy machine had truly found its mark. The closing episode aired in 1998, and the show has retained its reputation with syndicated re-runs ever since.
Jerry's post-sitcom career has continued to thrive, with regular performances in Las Vegas, and in big comedy venues around the country. His focus has been live, standup comedy as opposed to venturing into films as many of his peers have done (Tim Allen and Ray Romano, for instance).
2010 has witnessed another landmark in the career of Jerry Seinfeld. He has launched a new television series that will also prove to be breaking new ground. Jerry is the master of pushing the humor envelope, and his most recent Television work is yet another illustration. It's known as the Marriage Ref, and stars Tom Papa, Natalie Morales, and obviously Jerry himself.
The plot involves real-life couples presently engaged in a clash (and aren't we all?). There is a 3 member panel made up of various celebrities who are showed both sides of the argument. These celebrities then discuss the merits of each participant and vote on their selection of the winner.
The preliminary reviews of the show were almost universally bad, with many bordering on nasty. Nonetheless, The Marriage Ref was renewed by NBC for an additional season. It's going to be fascinating to see if Jerry can perform his magic on this program, and I guess I wouldn't wager against him. After all, 'Seinfeld' was a sluggish starter in its first year, but was able to evolve into a ratings powerhouse in the ensuing years.
With a little luck The Marriage Ref can do the same.
If you ask me, if anybody can turn around a ratings catastrophe, it's Jerry Seinfeld.
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