Drums are the foundation of just about any kind of music, and a great drum sound is essential to a great recording, but that sound can be elusive.  The Drum Recording Handbook uncovers the secret of amazing drum recordings in your recording studio even with the most inexpensive gear.  It’s all in the technique, and this book is going to show you how.

And you’ll get some great session advice with interviews from hit maker drummers Bernie Dresel, Johnny “Vatos” Hernandez, Ricky Lawson, Brian MacLeod and Dave Weckl.

The Drum Recording Handbook also contains an instructional DVD that shows the best mic placement for every drum and cymbal, gives you tips on how to get great drum sounds, and demonstrates how to get the best drum mix you’ve ever heard.  And as a special bonus, the DVD also contains an interview about drum tuning with Mike White, one of LA’s top session drummers.

The Drum Recording Handbook will show you:

1. ★The secret to making your drums sound great even before you turn the mikes on
   

2. ★Drum tuning tips and techniques from the famous Drum Doctor 
   

3. ★How to improve almost any recording environment cheaply and easily
   

4. ★How to avoid the drum sound destroyer - phase cancellation
   

5. ★The ideal mic placement for all the drums, cymbals, and room mics
   

6. ★Simple alternative miking techniques that work every time
   

7. ★How to give your drummer a headphone mix that will make him play his very best
   

8. ★The secret to a great sounding drum mix