Studio Edge

Tutorials

Ep.8 Dampening

w/ Jim Pavett

Ep.8 Dampening

1 h 20 min • 2014

This is the second part of Jim Pavett's Studio Edge series.

This course, Drum preparation and Tools for the Studio, teaches you how to properly setup and tune a drum to achieve the sound you need. Jim then provides thorough explanations and samples of dampening techniques, and goes over placement in the room, ergonomics and setup, and everything you need to know about microphones cables and stands.

World class engineer, drummer and educator Jim Pavett presents this tutorial through the perspectives of the drummer, the engineer and the studio owner. Whether you are a drummer looking to learn more about your instrument and craft, a recording engineer looking to perfect your drum recording technique, or a studio owner trying to select the right house kit for the studio , this series delivers.

The first course, the Anatomy of Drums is must have information. Miking technique can only take you so far. Knowing the intricacies of the instrument and how to select the right shell material, heads, mounting technique, sticks and cymbals is a game changer. Even if you are not a drummer yourself, you will be able to make informed decisions to maximize your sound in the studio or stage.

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18 reviews

MonchiNotDead • Sunday, December 13, 2020

super mega hyper useful information.. tanks a lot!!

josiah.o • Thursday, January 23, 2020

some of the information is great, but the guy talking is soo robotic its not interesting at all...

McGuiver • Saturday, August 26, 2017

A/B some moon jell vs. a loop of gaffa. Moon Jell sounds terrible to me.

chaase • Thursday, April 13, 2017

Great series, but the ends of the chapters are cut off. Some important information is lost!

technicaltraining • Wednesday, November 4, 2015

tThis was very informative. could you tell me if what he said about the drum head thicknesses are the truth or that it was a mistake as he said they range from 7mm to 10mm. Should it not be from .7mm till 1mm?

Spudmuffin • Friday, October 9, 2015

Lots of very helpful info - thank you!

FacPhoto • Friday, July 3, 2015

Very nice tutorial, I loved it. Thanks

Jornarild • Thursday, August 21, 2014

Very cool, learningful and inspiring video. I don't believe in the crashguard-stuff though. Notice how thin and phasey the snare sounds at 4:00 compared to 3:55. The little foam on the inside is not enough to prevent a ton of sound reflecting back into the mic.

AdRi__Forn • Thursday, July 17, 2014

In the last part (5:35) "processed sound" is no audio during the audio edition. As @oz_golf says "only good on Overheads miking technique , and mics compare"

oz_golf • Saturday, July 5, 2014

Nothing Interesting in this video , only good on Overheads miking technique , and mics compare

g • Monday, May 5, 2014

All of them are Auralex Products.

Schlemmie • Monday, May 5, 2014

Great Information in this new series. Can I get some Information about the acoustic panels you use in your room ? Are theese bought or self made ? Cheers Schlemmie

blund69 • Wednesday, April 30, 2014

This is an awesome series and well worth the minor investment. While I may not agree with mic selection - it is a very, very personal subject. Jim Pavett nails it man! the man knows his drums and obliviously quite a respected engineer here in the southwest. I will watch this again and again because Jim details everything you need to know about real drums and how to capture them in a recording - I am going out tomorrow and buy new heads and cymbals for my "studio" kit - I love the wood but it wasn't until I saw this that I understood the relationships between drum shell and skin !