Setting a New Standard for All-in-One Drum Kits | INDe WaFarer MicroNest

Learn more about the INDe WaFarer MicroNest kits here: https://sladl.ink/INDeMicroNest

Hauling drums around for rehearsals and gigs can be a real pain. In some cases it's not even practical. But we're lucky to be drummers in a time when there are companies like ‪@IndependentDrumLab‬ looking to improve upon what has come before, making our lives just a bit easier with some thoughtfully designed instruments. No gimmicks here- these drums set a new standard for nesting kits.

0:00 Intro
1:39 General Concept
2:28 Low Tuning
3:43 Sizing
4:35 Shell
6:45 Medium Tuning
8:00 Drumheads
9:08 Quick-Clip Nesting System
10:10 RST Mounting & Ultralight Hardware
11:36 High Tuning
13:25 Final Thoughts

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PRODUCTION PARTNERS:
GIK Acoustics (sonic treatment): https://sladl.ink/GIK
AKG Audio (microphones): https://sladl.ink/AKG
Evans Drumheads: https://sladl.ink/EvansDrumheads
ProMark Drumsticks: https://sladl.ink/ProMarkDrumsticks

Signal chain:
Mics - Focusrite Clarett 8Pre USB- Mac Studio w/Pro Tools 2025.3.1
Recorded at 48kHz / 24bit
Microphones: Pair of AKG C314 in Recorderman Configuration
Toms: AKG C518m
Kick Drum: AKG D12vr
Snare: Lauten Snare Mic

Acoustic Treatment:
GIK 242 Acoustic Panels
GIK 4A Alpha Pro Series Diffusor/Absorber
GIK Evolution PolyFusor Combination Sound Diffuser/Absorber
GIK Tri-Trap Corner Bass Trap

Drums:
INDe Drums WaFarer MicroNest 18x8.5" / 15x7.5" / 12x6.5" with Club-Lite 13x5" Snare
Cymbals:
22” Jesse Simpson clone of old Zildjian A, 14” Jesse Simpson modded top hihat over Zildjian New Beat.

Drumheads:
Snare: Aquarian Texture Coated Batter / Classic Clear Snare Side
Toms: Aquarian Texture Coated Batter / Classic Clear Resos
Kick Drum: Aquarian Focus X Clear Batter / Focus X Texture Coated Reso

Hosted by: Ben O’Brien Smith
Production & Consulting: Ben O'Brien Smith @ Cadence Independent Media
Sponsor: Independent Drum Lab

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