Originally posted by Dr_simon
If you are doing it on a budget I have known people to get a really good drum sound with two SM57s.

Point one at the kick drum about 4 ft back and suspend the other over it (as an overhead) pointing at the drummers head. Move 'em around a bit to get the best sound you can and off you go.

its always possible to get a cool roomy drum sound with just a couple of mics...but i doubt this approach would work in a live situation ... especially the one sm 57 thats 4 ft away would prolly be in the way and i doubt it would pick up any kick drum attack ...