Snare Reso Tuning: Ruler Method Explained | Season Four, Episode 39

In the years since we first referenced the “ruler method” for snare side (snare reso) setup, we’ve received a myriad of questions about how to make it work for different drums, different snare beds, etc. We decided it was about time for a new video demonstrating some augmentations to the practice and a few tricks for ensuring the best possible experience with this method, regardless of the drum you’re using it on.

0:00 Intro
1:10 Identifying Snare Bed
3:25 Mounting the Snare Reso
3:46 Base Level Tension
4:41 Initial Height Measurement
5:57 Balancing Height Around Drum
7:16 Variables from Different Drums
10:13 Snare Demonstration
11:45 Why Use This Method?
13:07 Wrap Up

PATREON:
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PRODUCTION PARTNERS:
GIK Acoustics (sonic treatment): https://sladl.ink/GIK
AKG Audio (microphones): https://sladl.ink/AKG
Evans Drumheads: https://sladl.ink/EvansDrumheads
ProMark Drumsticks: https://sladl.ink/ProMarkDrumsticks

Signal chain:
Mics - Focusrite Clarett 8Pre USB & OctoPre - MacPro w/Pro Tools 12.8
Recorded at 48kHz / 24bit
Overheads: (Matched Pair in Glyn Johns - Cardioid) AKG C314 https://sladl.ink/C314Pair
Snare & Toms: AKG C518M https://sladl.ink/C518M
Kick Drum: AKG D12vr https://sladl.ink/AKGD12VR
No EQ or compression in use with drum demos unless otherwise noted

Acoustic Treatment:
GIK 242 Acoustic Panels: https://sladl.ink/GIK242
GIK 4A Alpha Pro Series Diffusor/Absorber: https://sladl.ink/GIK4aAlphaPro
GIK Evolution PolyFusor Combination Sound Diffuser/Absorber: https://sladl.ink/GIKEvolutionPolyFusor
GIK Tri-Trap Corner Bass Trap: https://sladl.ink/GIKTriTrap

Drums:
Pearl Masters Maple Custom Extra

Cymbals:
14” old K clone by Jesse Simpson over Zildjian New Beat Top,

Drumheads:
Snare: Evans UV1 / Snare Side 300
Toms: NA
Kick Drum: Evans UV EMAD / EQ3 Coated White Reso

Hosted by: Cody Rahn
Production & Consulting: Ben O'Brien Smith @ Cadence Independent Media
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