Rock & Metal Overheads Microphone Techniques. AB vs XY vs MS.
Which overhead miking technique is the right one for Rock and Metal Drums? Let's find out! Today German metal producer Kristian Kohle (Powerwolf, Melechesh, Electric Callboy, Aborted) explores and compares the three most popular techniques. AB, XY and MS. Check out the JZ Black Hole microphone here (50% sale): ➡️https://www..jzmic.com/collections/black-hole-series Check out AMNION (the band) here: ➡️ / amniotic_music_worldwide Wanna learn more about recording and mixing heavy music? Join the Kohle Audio Kult academy here: ➡️https://www.kohleaudiokult.com/bundle... 00:00 Intro 01:37 The Microphones 02:54 AB Overheads 07:21 XY Overheads 11:24 MS Overheads 16:37 In the Mix 18:45 Straight Comparison

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