01.08.07 NEW TUTORIAL: Drum Miking Techniques with Les Camacho
__For the studio engineer there is no more complex a job than properly miking a drum kit. Join veteran recording engineer Les Camacho and accomplished drummer Jonathan Gorman as they demonstrate the microphones and techniques used for miking a drum kit, in the recording studio. Les will demonstrate how to listen critically, finding the “sweet spot” of each drum type, what type of microphone is best suited for each drum, how to “audition” and then fine tune the microphone placement. Utilizing three different setups: entry-level microphones, mid-range microphones and high-end microphones, Les shows you how to best capture the dynamics of the drum kit no matter what your microphone budget is.
__Les Camacho is a multitalented and experienced Los Angeles-based audio engineer with credits that include artists such as Massive Attack, The Killers, Pink Floyd, Alan Parsons and Fleetwood Mac just to name a few. Les' first big gig was running sound for Nick Mason (Pink Floyd's drummer) on Pink Floyd's 1994 World Tour. A consummate professional, he really understands how to preserve the ""live"" sound of a band while in the studio.
Daniel Murphy: Daniel Murphy is the technical and media director at Rancho Community Church in Temecula, California. He oversees a team of staff and volunteers who utilize multiple forms of “state-of-the-art” media an’d equipment to communicate weekly messages. The team utilizes intelligent lighting, digital sound systems, multi-screen projectionsystems including robotic and studio camera systems to produce live events, DVDs and Internet broadcasts. An expert in podcasting and current technological trends, Daniel is frequently a consultant in advising the church community on methods to improve and update their use of technology. He is also a bit of a MAC geek.
Jonathan Ahrens: Jonathan Ahrens is an accomplished electric bassist and a part-time faculty member of Biola University’s Conservatory of Music’s Worship Division. He has performed and recorded with some of the top names in Praise and Worship music including, Matt Redman, Tim Hughes, Johnny Park, David Ruis and Avalon, as well as with such artists as Liz Phair, Josh Kelly and Charlie Mars. He has toured internationally as a member of the Worship Together house band. In addition to his work as a bassist Jonathan is also an independent producer. Ahrens attended Berklee College of Music in Boston and has studied with Lin Biviono and John Lockwood.
