22-05-2023, 09:31 PM
I'll get back to this when I can but, checking the session now, the kicks are as in phase as two kick mics can be. Also, they're samples, probably from the session and edited and arranged but they aren't just straight kick tracks in an acoustic session where the phase of the kick signals might be more important to the other drum mics. Or any open mics in the session for that matter.
I get it, it's something to think about and ponder. In the end, my advice is to not worry about it too much. Check phases, whatever has more low end move on. Have some faith in the professional and artists before you and they probably were fine with how the mics were at the recording and get with mixing. If you get comfortable enough and have an ear for phasing then you can mess about and see what works best. Less is also more. Worrying about the phase of 4 guitar mics? Go with one and phase isn't an issue! Maybe just go with one kick mic. Etc.
I get it, it's something to think about and ponder. In the end, my advice is to not worry about it too much. Check phases, whatever has more low end move on. Have some faith in the professional and artists before you and they probably were fine with how the mics were at the recording and get with mixing. If you get comfortable enough and have an ear for phasing then you can mess about and see what works best. Less is also more. Worrying about the phase of 4 guitar mics? Go with one and phase isn't an issue! Maybe just go with one kick mic. Etc.