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Drum Overhead Mics
3 style variations available
Professional live sound settings for Drum Overhead Mics
Style 1
Jazz/Natural Kit
Compression
Gate
EQ
Compression
Threshold:-25 dB
Ratio:3:1
Attack:Medium (15 ms)
Release:Slow (150 ms)
Hold:20 ms
Gain:2–4 dB
Target GR:1–4 dB
Preserves dynamics for a natural jazz kit sound. Light gain reduction for balance.
Gate
Threshold:-40 dB
Attack:Fast (0.5 ms)
Release:Slow (200 ms)
Hold:50 ms
Subtle gating to reduce noise in quiet settings.
EQ
Mid:-2 dB at 800 Hz (reduce harshness)
High:+2 dB at 10 kHz (air)
Low Cut:150 Hz, 12 dB/octave
High Mid:+2 dB at 5 kHz (clarity)
Captures a balanced, natural jazz drum kit.
Style 2
Pop/Polished Sheen
Compression
Gate
EQ
Compression
Threshold:-22 dB
Ratio:4:1
Attack:Medium (10 ms)
Release:Medium (120 ms)
Hold:15 ms
Gain:3–5 dB
Target GR:3–6 dB
Smooths dynamics for a polished pop overhead sound. Moderate gain reduction for sheen.
Gate
Threshold:-38 dB
Attack:Fast (0.2 ms)
Release:Medium (150 ms)
Hold:30 ms
Reduces bleed for a clean pop mix.
EQ
Mid:-3 dB at 500 Hz (reduce mud)
High:+3 dB at 14 kHz (sparkle)
Low Cut:200 Hz, 12 dB/octave
High Mid:+4 dB at 7 kHz (cymbal sheen)
Creates a polished, shiny overhead sound for pop.
Style 3
Rock/Bright Cymbals
Compression
Gate
EQ
Compression
Threshold:-20 dB
Ratio:4:1
Attack:Medium (10 ms)
Release:Medium (100 ms)
Hold:15 ms
Gain:3–5 dB
Target GR:3–6 dB
Glues cymbals together for a bright rock sound. Moderate gain reduction for cohesion.
Gate
Threshold:-35 dB
Attack:Fast (0.2 ms)
Release:Medium (150 ms)
Hold:30 ms
Reduces bleed if needed, but use sparingly.
EQ
Mid:-3 dB at 600 Hz (reduce clutter)
High:+4 dB at 12 kHz (air)
Low Cut:200 Hz, 12 dB/octave
High Mid:+4 dB at 6 kHz (cymbal clarity)
Emphasizes bright, crashing cymbals for rock.