Snare Drum with Lee Fields
Lee Fields gives a detailed approach to achieving a distinct snare drum sound. The focus is on using a combination of EQ, dynamic EQ, compression, and specialized effects to sculpt the snare sound. This technique emphasizes creating a blend that enhances the snare’s snap and attack.
Key Points:
- Both top and bottom snare mics are crucial for capturing the full character of the snare drum.
- The top mic is first adjusted for optimal sound using EQ, dynamic EQ, and compression.
- High-pass filtering and mid-range scooping are used on the top mic to clean up the sound.
- The bottom mic is primarily used to add top-end and 'jamboree' elements to the snare sound.
- EQ on the bottom mic involves cutting low-end and mid frequencies. This leaves primarily the sizzle.
- Carefully adjust the compression on the bottom mic to shape the sound and pick up ghost notes. Make sure it isn't triggered by the kick drum.
- Both mics are then blended together. Attention is given to balancing the levels for the desired snare sound.
- Reverb, both gated and long, is added to both mics to create a cohesive sound field and add dimension to the snare.
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