Samson DK707 Manuel Du Propriétaire page 5

Microphone Placement
Tom-toms
When you mount the Q72 on your tom-tom rim you'll be well on your way to getting a great
sound thanks to the close placement of the mic. You can experiment by changing the angle of
the mic to change sound. If you want to get more stick attack try lifting the mic slightly so that
it is pointing bit way from the rim and aim it more in the direction towards the center of the
drum head You can use the proximity effect to your advantage to increase the low-end response
by pointing the mic further downward.
Overheads
Because of it's extended high frequency response and fast transient response the C02 performs
outstandingly when used as an overhead to mic cymbals. You can position one C02 on a boom
mic stand directly above the kit pointing from front to back. For stereo miking, use two C02's
placed over the drum set at a distance of three to five feet. You can experiment with the exact
placement depending on the size of the room and whether you're looking for an ambient or
close-miked sound. In general, when miking a drum kit it's a good idea to start with the over-
head mics. Even though you use the overhead mics mostly for the cymbals, try to get the entire
kit to sound great in the overheads. Then it will be easier to just bring up your individual mics
for more attack and thickness in the overall sound.
Hi Hat
The C02 is a perfect mic for miking Hi Hats thanks to its smooth top end and the ability to
capture fast attack transients. Try placing the mic over the edge of the top cymbal. Experiment
by moving the mic further over the cymbal to produce more of a stick sound, but keep in mind
it may pick up more of the kit. Remember that the C02 has a cardioid frequency response, so
position the mic in the direction of the Hi hat, but for increased separation, be sure to point the
mic away from other drums or cymbals whenever possible.
DK707 7-Piece Drum Microphone Kit