kick drum advice

[indigo7us]

Hi There,

I have a group coming in to perform in our room that plays 50's music.

Their drummer does not use a resonant head on their kick drum. I know this is not unheard of (elvis's drummer didn't use a resonant head?)

We have a beta 91, and beta 52 that we use for kick drums. Does anyone have any advice on getting a big round sound from a kick drum without a resonant head?

Thanks!

 

[DuckJordan]

Why are you trying to change the sound so much from what the drummer has his kick set up for?

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[Footer]

Mic it on the beater side and use it like another Tom. The big kick sound we now know was a product of later rock music. Back then it was just another drum.

 

[Fountain Of Euph]

Mic it on the beater side and use it like another Tom. The big kick sound we now know was a product of later rock music. Back then it was just another drum.

I agree. How big is the room? Is it possable to gey away with no mic on the bass drum?