Mic snare on the shell for an old school sound

Instead of mic’ing the snare on the top head at an angle, mic it on the shell to get a blend of the top and bottom heads. This recording method also has the effect of less transient.[^1]

[^1]: [How E.L.O. Slowed Down Drums to Create “Don’t Bring Me Down” What’s That Sound? - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_FKDeDpK1o)

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