The Plastic around Drum sets

[cogicguy]

Hey whats going on people. I think this is my first time posting in the drummer forum. But I had a quick question, what is the proper name for the plastic that alot of drummers place around their set and how much does it run for. And if anyone is selling theirs or know someone, pls let me know. I think I'm going to suprise my drummer, a servant is worthy

[BigFoot_BigThumb]

It's called a (plexiglass) drum screen.  I've seen it run between $300-500.  It depends on the height you want.  They are generally between 4'-6' tall.  In all honesty, or at least my opinion based upon experience, they're really only effective if you mic the drums once you isolate the kit.  That's the real purpose of it.

[cogicguy]

plexiglass drum screen. Thanks alot, so most effective if mics are hooked up to drums. Ok, I guess it might not be worth getting since there are no mics hooked up yet

[fretai03]

Welcome to the drum forum!


Yeah, don't assume that by sticking a screen infront of your drummer it'll do everyone favours. It doesn't.

Alot of churches I've played at want to try & contain a drummers sound thinking it's the drum kit... in reality it's the drummer that needs re-education in their craft. Especially when it comes to dynamics & control etc. Most drummers won't admit to that but if you can get your drummer to learn control & dynamic playing (as well as good tuning skills) it could save you $$$ + upskill a your drummer(s) all in one.

Everyone benefits.

[BigFoot_BigThumb]

Most people think that they are good for quieting down the drums.  It just makes the sound bounce backwards  and actually get louder if you're right by a wall, unless you have them miked.  Depending on the size of your church, you may be in a spot to mic the drums.  Not to make them louder, but to control the ambience of them more.  If you're having an issue with volume from your drummer, then you may want to get him/her to come down a little.  If he is a humble young man/lady, then it should not be an issue.     

[cogicguy]

I dont know how humble he is, but he is cool....LOL But when he starts going, he lets loose and I have to crank it up myself just to make sure I can hear myself and the people in back can hear. And the fact that its just us two (we have not found a organ/keyboard player yet) we really have to try to hold it down. Plus I'm a rookie, so I thought that plexiglass was to modify the sound.

[juSe]

I dont know how humble he is, but he is cool....LOL But when he starts going, he lets loose and I have to crank it up myself just to make sure I can hear myself and the people in back can hear. And the fact that its just us two (we have not found a organ/keyboard player yet) we really have to try to hold it down. Plus I'm a rookie, so I thought that plexiglass was to modify the sound.

Sounds like ya boi needs a lesson in dynamics...

[j_kay]

lol @ "plastic"!