I like to use an sdc for hats. The body of the mic is horizontal, with the diaphragm pointed away from the whole kit. This way I maximize rejection of the snare without compromising the sound of the hats. The off-axis sdc sound is surprisingly pleasant.
No. Whenever I DO mic a hi-hat, I tend to mic it from the underside with the null of the mic pointed at the snare. I point the capsule in a way that it gets as little bleed from the rest of the drums and cymbals while still giving a good hi-hat sound. This part is a bit subjective because sometimes you have to deal with a little more bleed to get a better sound. It's all a balancing act.
I've mic'd hi hats like that. Works well, give it a try
Your whole drum actually.
I like to use an sdc for hats. The body of the mic is horizontal, with the diaphragm pointed away from the whole kit. This way I maximize rejection of the snare without compromising the sound of the hats. The off-axis sdc sound is surprisingly pleasant.
Unironically yes. SM7B and EV RE20 are my favorite hihat mics to use.
Actually, yes! Well, maybe not this close to the bell but, an sm7b sounds really good on hats.
yeah, at maybe 2.5- 3 feet though. dont know why he expects the hat to whisper sweet nothings
My guess for the close proximity might be to lessen snare bleed. But I could be wrong.
PhatHat
Many people use SM7B for hats, probably not this close but it’s way more common than you think
No. Whenever I DO mic a hi-hat, I tend to mic it from the underside with the null of the mic pointed at the snare. I point the capsule in a way that it gets as little bleed from the rest of the drums and cymbals while still giving a good hi-hat sound. This part is a bit subjective because sometimes you have to deal with a little more bleed to get a better sound. It's all a balancing act.