Room selection/dampening/drum tuning ('Workin' Them Angels'): Without a doubt, one of the key things to recording a great drum sound is TUNING! Wait. When using just a stereo mic, experimentation is key with the distance from the drums, in line with the kick or snare, placing it as an overhead, etc. If you're not sure of what his technique is, just do a Google search for 'Glynn Johns'. Mic positioning ('Roll the Bones'): 3-4 mics and it captures the kit superbly with a nice room sound.
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