Recording & Mixing Drums with Only 2 Mics (€5000 vs. €100)

Recording drums with only two mics — is it really possible?

In this video, I put it to the test: comparing six different mic pairs, from €5000 tube condensers down to the humble SM57. As a bonus, I even tried recording the entire kit in mono with just one SM57 (about €100) to see if it can still hold up inside a mix.

I’ll show you how each mic pair sounded raw, what mixing moves I used to make it work in a song, and how the results compare. This way you can hear for yourself what really matters: mic choice, placement, and processing.

No matter if you’re recording at home with limited gear or working in a pro studio, this test shows what’s possible with a minimalist setup.

👉 Want to see my complete drum recording and mixing workflow using a full multi-mic setup? Watch here:    • DRUM RECORDING AND MIX FROM A-Z  

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0:00 Intro
0:37 Mic Setup
1:34 5000€ Pearlman TM-1
8:22 3200€ Schoeps CMC-4
11:02 700€ Beyerdynamic M201
13:56 440€ Aston Origin
15:14 400€ Montigomo Ribbon
17:33 200€ Shure SM57 (Pair)
19:43 100€ One Shure SM57
21:10 Outro