The recording below was made entirely using only this 77D in its cardioid setting as a kit mic on Greg Saunier's drums for the recording of Deerhoof's "Miracle Level". It's not the best example for a number of reasons. First, it's set to cardioid for this application, and because of how these mics achieve their directionality, the cardioid and omni settings don't sound as good as the "unmolested" bidirectional setting (no chamber blockage). Additionally, the microphone signal was "heavily" processed during tracking with substantial compression, some intentional breakup, and probably some equalization tailored to fit it into the full picture being created with the rest of the mics on the kit. This kit mic was the "meat and potatoes" of the drum sound which means the other mics were responsible for the appetizer, vegetables, dressing, and dessert.
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