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10. Snare miking position #2: A second mic below the snare will capture the sizzle of snare wires

Some people like to also mic the bottom of the snare. This can work well when blended in with the top snare mic, as it helps to capture some of the sizzle and pop of the snare wires. To do this, one of the mics should have its phase reversed.

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