hm2d

Here's Daniel Roy about to get down to business. Note the position of the HM-2d about 18 inches outside of the drum. This position captures a nice blend of attack and bottom end while sounding natural. Take the time to test mic position on kick drum. A few inches closer and this particular drum sounded muddy, 6 inches further away and the sound thinned out. With a small jazz kit like this, you generally want a full, natural, sound -- exactly what the HM-1 and HM-2d deliver.

Notice the position of the HM-1s on overheads. They are facing the opposite side of the kit as the HM-2d. Remember to check phase on the kick mic in this type of array. Flip the phase on the kick mic at the pre-amp on in your DAW and listen. Chose the setting with the fullest sound. A thin, hollow, sound indicates a phase anomally. Also note the absorption on the ceiling above the overheads. This is important in a small space in order to control "splash" and avoid the mushy sound typical of small drum rooms.

Jazz Kit 1

Jazz Kit 2

Jazz Kit 3 (played with brushes)

Jazz Kit 4 (20' kick replacing the original 16'")

Note: these clips are all raw and unprocessed. No EQ or compression was applied.