Josh Rogosin from NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series demonstrates the classic Glyn Johns drum mic setup, a technique famously used to record drummers like Keith Moon and John Bonham.
This method involves placing two microphones, each 30 to 40 inches from the center of the snare drum at a 90 degree angle and ensuring they are equidistant to avoid phase cancellation. This precise placement allows the sound waves from the snare to reach both microphones simultaneously, preventing a hollow sound and maintaining the integrity of the drum recording.
Rogosin highlights the effectiveness of this setup, even with limited equipment, making it a valuable technique for achieving a full, balanced drum sound with just two microphones.