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Application note, snare drum
A snare drum may benefit from a two-microphone setup, one on top
and one below the drum; the upper mic will focus on the “in-your-face”
punch and the lower mic on the snare high-frequency bite from below
the drum. Shift polarity on one of them and blend them in the desired
balance.
Application note, bass drum
The VC4099 clip (optional accessory) also fits the bass drum rim. The
bass drum, too, can benefit from a two-microphone setup, one on the
stroke side and one on the front side. Shift polarity on one of them and
blend them in the desired balance, controlling the “kick” sound and the
low frequency component.
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