drumz

[metalman]

open or muffled? 4 live use!

[Monday317]

I like to use an Aquarian Studio Ring when needed for drums too ringy. It seem to get rid of annoying overtones without killing the drum, and I personally find MoonGel to be a hassle. Also rings are not expensive.

Just a thought.

[JimmyFenno]

It really depends on the venue and the mic'ing situation. My fibes kit is super resonant and this can be an issue when close in mic'ing - especially the rack toms. I use (of all things) bandage tape and gauze 2x2's to quiet the ringing when full mic'ing is done. If I am using just a kick, snare, overhead mic' or no mic's at all I don't generally muffle at all. Heads are Aquarian satin finish batters on my rack toms, a vented Evans coated batter on my go to snare and Evans e-mad set up for the bass drum. Reso heads are all Aquarian single ply clear except the front of the BD.

Good drumming, drummers!

[doc_on_drums]

experiment with each till you get the sound you like, there is no right or wrong, it's what gets the sound you like. I slightly dampen both heads, mic from the bottom (this takes the sharp stick sound out) and I don't feel there is any "micless" venue. the drums, in my oppinion should always be "in the mix". I'm not a "power" drummer, so this method works well for me.

[MikeB]

I honestly depends on the situation. But I like my drums wide open with Coated Ambassadors.

[mikeym]

on the reso heads of my toms i have a fleece blanket cut to fit the tom over the head... that kills the sound if you want a deep deep deep sound and definately no resonance... great for hard core music/ punk... equivelent of a concert tom sound... ~mikeym