WorksheetsDrums quiz
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 5mins
Who was the famous producer who is well known for his three mic drum recording setup?
Ernest Jones
John Major
Glyn Johns
Sam Holloway
Why might you use the XY mic position on drums?
To capture a very wide image.
To focus on the Kick.
To capture the breathing of the drummer.
To minimise the risk of phase.
What type of mic would you use for overheads?
Dynamic
Condenser
Lapel Mic
Ribbon Mic
Which of the below best describes phase problems.
Lack of low end.
Time delay between multiple recording sources.
Tuning is drifting.
Reverb is too strong/
For the Fleetwood Mac/70's drum sound what could you do to your drums?
Replace them with electronic sounds.
Dampen the drums using towels.
Use only one mic.
DI the snare drum.
Why is it important to remove elements of the drum kit that are not used?
To create more space in the live room.
To better control the sound and avoid unwanted resonance.
To make the drum kit look better.
To reduce the volume of the drums.
Why should you use dynamic mics for close mics?
They will always sound better.
They are more rugged so can handle the loud sounds.
They are typically less expensive incase they get hit and break.
They take up less space.
Why is it a good idea to record to a guide/click track when recording drums?
To help the other musicians stay in time thorughout.
To avoid the track drifting out of time.
To ensure the track remains in time with other instruments.
To help with editing at later stages.
