Hooks got a new, used cocktail drum kit

[Hook]

This was on Craigslist and now it is not. I jammed with a band last week (as a drummer...I know, right?) &it was a lot of fun. They asked me back this week and I figured I should have my own gear. I got this gor $200 & I dig it alot. It's a Groove Percussion kit and I definately need to upgrade the hats and crash but it's fun to play, standing that is.
Any ideas on micing it to record? Dynamic, condenser, placement, etc.

[Groundy]

Looks good Hook,
You're going to be needing a bigger house again soon.
Looking forward to hearing them...


Alex         

[cuthbert]

Congrats Hook, that's a fun-looking kit!

Rata probably has some of the best practical advice. My generic advice (mostly academic) is this: dynamic mic(s) for anything close to a drum head, and condensers for cymbals & high hat that are farther away.

That said, I have gotten what I thought were pretty decent results recording a friend's drum kit (a long time ago) with an unmatched pair of dynamic mics positioned in a stereo field.

As always, let your ears be your guide.

[Johnny Robbo]

Is there nothing you can't play? The last time I had a drum kit was one of those Chad Valley toy kits. My granny bought it for me for Xmas when I was 7. My parents LOVED her for that!

Congratulations on your new purchase, mate. I hope you have loads of fun!

[Mach]

Great looking cocktail kit. Congrats on your find Hook. I would use a Beta 52 for micing the bottom of the barrell drum since it acts as a bass and floor tom. Top part any dynamic just be careful of phase issues between to two. Overheads, CAD makes some great Cardioid Condenser mics.

Mach

[Hook]

Is there nothing you can't play?

Nothing I won't try to play!

Thanks for the advice Cuthbert & Mach.
I see sets like this all the time
https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/msg/6004051707.html

[bruno]

Never even heard of a cocktail drum kit!!!! Looks like fun though.
You are a monster brother.
B

[Blooby]

Very cool. When I was younger, I was totally into the huge sets of Peart, Simon Phillips, etc. I am much more enthralled by cool sets like this these days. Very cool score.

Blooby

[danieldesete]

Congrats Hook, i feel very pleased for you, drum on !

[Redler]

Congrats! Looks nice!