Steve Albini’s Kick Drum Microphone Techniques

Written by: Robert Back

October 21, 2018

Do you ever get that ‘Basketball bouncing gym floor’ sound when you mic up your kick drum?

Steve Albini is the own of Electrical Audio and records about 100 albums a year. He is famous for his drum sounds and for having recorded the Pixies and Nirvana.

In this video, you’ll learn Steve’s signature micing techniques for a deeper, more aggressive kick drum PLUS I’ll show you how you can mix his kick sound ITB.

 


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