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AKG introduce the D12 VR, a large-diaphragm cardioid microphone that is designed to be used with kick drums in live and recording situations. It can be used either with phantom power off or on to introduce different characteristics into your recordings and it is built with the original (and classic …

Here's a handy little video full of helpful drum recording tips courtesy of Focusrite. It's worth a watch whether you are a beginner or a drum recording veteran, because it's got some right little gems in there!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPtlLSb_y-s

For more information on miking drums …