Why Your Snare Sound Sucks | Season Three, Episode 46

We’ve released a multitude of videos addressing snare tuning- from snare batter to snare reso to snare wires, different drumheads/tuning ranges/etc. But still, we’ve yet to address one of the biggest issues plaguing drummers today when it comes to getting a desirable snare sound.

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0:00 Intro
1:04 The problem
2:48 Expectations for acoustic sounds
3:58 Musical listening habits
5:54 Recorded vs. Acoustic
8:28 Instadrums
10:50 Organic drum sounds in context
12:39 Wrap up

Signal chain:
Mics - Focusrite Clarett 8Pre USB & OctoPre - MacPro w/Pro Tools 12.8
Recorded at 48kHz / 24bit
Focusrite Clarett 8Pre USB
Focusrite Clarett OctoPre
Full kit: AKG C414 XLS (Hyper Cardioid) at drummer's perspective
Snare drum & tom tom close mics: AKG C518M
Bass drum: AKG D112 at port

Drums:
Pearl Masters Maple Custom Extra + Ludwig 14x6.5” COB, 3rd & 4th Drum Company Zebra/Maple/Zebra 14x6.5”

Cymbals:
Vintage 14” Zildjian Hihat top over Masterwork Jazz Master bottom, 22” Jesse Simpson custom modified ride

Drumheads:
Snare: Evans UV1 & Calftone / Snare Side 300
Main Bass Drum: Evans UV EMAD / EQ3 Coated White reso w/port
Tom: G12 coated with DIY vents/ G1 clear

Hosted by: Cody Rahn
Production & Consulting: Ben O'Brien Smith @ Cadence Independent Media
Production Partners: AKG Microphones, Evans Drumheads, Promark Drumsticks

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