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How do I mic a drum set for live recording a rock band?

I just got an 8-track (a Zoom R16) to start recording band rehearsals, work on original material, and get some quality versions of some of our tunes. At the moment, we're all in the same room, doing ...
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Best mic for cajon/percussions in 100$-150$ price range?

I have a nice mic for acoustic guitar and voice, but it sounds awful when I try to record cajon. My cajon has a very deep bass and it almost isn't present. Potentially besides cajon I would also want ...
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Basics of micing drumset cymbals?

I always watch when they're miking the drum-sets at shows I go to. Most of the time the bass, snare, and all of the toms are have their own mic. But what about cymbals? They tend to be a lot louder ...