Joey Sturgis

For example, there was a time I had to make a decision on a kick mic and my options were the standard AKG D112, Audix D6 and Shure Beta52. But there was also a Shure SM7B not being used.

In an Instagram post, Joey Sturgis highlights his use of the Rode NT1-Kit microphone, expressing gratitude to Rode Microphones for enabling him to podcast while traveling.

That helps keep clarity in all those really fast parts. If I get a heavy hitter I'll use a Sennheiser 421 on a stand because he's not going to be playing fast enough for you to miss anything if the tom moves.

For example, there was a time I had to make a decision on a kick mic and my options were the standard AKG D112, Audix D6 and Shure Beta52. But there was also a Shure SM7B not being used.

For example, there was a time I had to make a decision on a kick mic and my options were the standard AKG D112, Audix D6 and Shure Beta52. But there was also a Shure SM7B not being used.

I have two snare setups. I like to put a Shure SM57 top and in reverse phase on bottom, but I also like to use an Audio‑Technica AE3000 condenser. I prefer a condenser because I really like bright snares. I do top only and place it a good six to eight inches from the drum to pick up top, underneath and side with the one mic. That works if you're dealing with a drummer who hits the snare exactly how you want every time, but the cymbals will come through, so you can't touch it up a whole lot. If you're working with someone who needs a little help, you might use the SM57 because you can hide little things here and there as you need to.

I like very roomy drums. Depending on the studio, I sometimes use ribbon mics. I think the Coles 4038s sound pretty good. There is also the stereo version of the C12 that I like a lot. But if I don't have a lot of options I might use two [Audio‑Technica] AT4040s.

For example, there was a time I had to make a decision on a kick mic and my options were the standard AKG D112, Audix D6 and Shure Beta52. But there was also a Shure SM7B not being used.

I like very roomy drums. Depending on the studio, I sometimes use ribbon mics. I think the Coles 4038s sound pretty good. There is also the stereo version of the C12 that I like a lot. But if I don't have a lot of options I might use two [Audio‑Technica] AT4040s.

I like very roomy drums. Depending on the studio, I sometimes use ribbon mics. I think the Coles 4038s sound pretty good. There is also the stereo version of the C12 that I like a lot. But if I don't have a lot of options I might use two [Audio‑Technica] AT4040s.