We tested four ‪@YamahaDrumsEurope‬ drum kits from beginner to professional: including Live Custom Hybrid Oak, Tour Custom (maple), Stage Custom (birch) and Rydeen (Poplar). No tricks or studio manipulations, just four mics, a great player and these drums straight out of the box. Which one suprised you? And what's your favourite?

Links to the gear:

Mics: Royer, Earthworks & warm audio.
(https://www.mixmastersproaudio.com.au...)
Mic Pres: Audient ID44

The Yammy chrome snare https://www.mooloolabamusic.com.au/ya...

Rydeen https://www.mooloolabamusic.com.au/ya...

Stage Custom https://www.mooloolabamusic.com.au/ya...

Tour Custom https://www.mooloolabamusic.com.au/ya...

Live Custom Hybrid Oak https://www.mooloolabamusic.com.au/ya...

Paiste 2002 cymbals https://www.mooloolabamusic.com.au/ya...

Chapters
00:00 Intro
19:22 Live Custom
23:36 Rydeen
25:10 Stage Custom
26:30 Tour Custom
27:51 Wrap up