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Great question! I would begin by looking in your local classifieds, craigslist, or local music store for a decent used set. The key here is to be sure that it's been taken good care of. You can always replace the heads, but make sure that the shells aren't cracked or abused. If looking for a new set for a beginner drummer, I'm fairly biased to Pearl Drums. The Forum Series by Pearl is one of the best ways in my opinion to get started on the kit. Pearl is all about quality and the Forum set is no exception. It comes with rugged hardware, a 5-piece shell pack, high quality cymbals, pair of Vic-Firth drum sticks and a free instructional DVD. For under $1000 for everything is well worth the investment!
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So, there’s a ton of different opinions out there on what the ‘best’ drum sound is. However, I think that’s the beauty of recording. You can make the same kit, in the same room, sound completely different. Mic placement and a little creativity can go a long way. Personally, I’m using the Profire2626 with Sampson Mics. If you can, I’d recommend 6-7 mics on a kit. The Snare and Kick are the most important pieces of the kit - so start there. If you’re limited to the amount of inputs, try hanging two overheads above the kit, angled towards the snare. You can normally get pretty decent drum sounds this way, especially if you have a nice live room to record in. Again, completely subjective - but I hope that helps!
Also, be sure to check out tons of helpful recording tips over at therecordingrevolution.com. -
Well, I worked as a session player in Nashville for several years and recorded with producer Mark Miller and Country artists "Sawyer Brown". I've also spent time on the road with artists such as Matt Brouwer and Virginia Coalition. I've found more recently that there are an unbelievable amount of songwriters and independent musicians that aren't considered 'big', yet are more enjoyable to listen to and work with.
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Drummer, Percussionist, Home Studio Owner, Father, Husband, Harley Enthusiast.
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