“Just above wrinkle” or J.A.W. tuning is a common approach to take with the bass drum for a deep, punchy sound. But there’s a counterintuitive aspect hidden in what can be gained through such small adjustments to the batter head that might just surprise you.

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AKG Audio (microphones): https://sladl.ink/AKG
Evans Drumheads: https://sladl.ink/EvansDrumheads
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Signal chain:
Mics Focusrite Clarett 8Pre USB Mac Studio w/Pro Tools 2024.3.1
Recorded at 48kHz / 24bit
Microphones: Pair of AKG C314 in Recorderman Configuration https://sladl.ink/C314Pair
Toms: AKG C518M https://sladl.ink/C518M
Kick Drum: Next Gen Moon Mic + AKG D12VR https://sladl.ink/AKGD12VR
Snare: AKG C518M https://sladl.ink/C518M

Acoustic Treatment:
GIK 242 Acoustic Panels: https://sladl.ink/GIK242
GIK 4A Alpha Pro Series Diffusor/Absorber: https://sladl.ink/GIK4aAlphaPro
GIK Evolution PolyFusor Combination Sound Diffuser/Absorber: https://sladl.ink/GIKEvolutionPolyFusor
GIK TriTrap Corner Bass Trap: https://sladl.ink/GIKTriTrap

Drums:
Pearl Masters Maple Custom Extra, 70s Ludwig Supraphonic
Cymbals:
22” Jesse Simpson clone of old Zildjian A, 15" Zildjian Prototype Hihats

Drumheads:
Snare: Evans G12 Coated / Snare Side 300
Toms: N/A
Kick Drum: Evans UV EMAD / EQ3 Coated Reso

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Production & Consulting: Ben O'Brien Smith @ Cadence Independent Media


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