Mixing & Mic Technique
Microphone placement and mix decisions that work with drum baffles.
Test baffles for studio cymbal spill into nearby vocal mics, check overhead reflections, and compare takes. Learn why discs do not soundproof a room.
A practical workflow for reducing direct cymbal spill into room and stream microphones while preserving sight lines and checking the broadcast feed separately.
A monitor-engineering workflow for locating cymbal bleed, changing placement before EQ, and using a baffle as one part of a clearer in-ear mix.
Capturing a drum kit isn’t just about placing microphones near drums; it’s about dealing with the high‑frequency energy that spills out from cymbals into every other mic. In a closed drum cage the cym