I would definitely try the superkick I or II from aquarian. My Bdrum (DW) sounds like a cannon now.
on drums i use coated ambassador top and bottom.

Again, i was not making fun of Vinnie. How come everyone thinks that? I know how hiring someone for a session works, I know he is session guy and he got called to do that CD because he is one of the best and already played on other Bromberg CDs. Maybe if I phrase it differently. Wow, everyone who is...

wow, sorry to have hurt your feelings. I didn't mean to make fun of Vinnie, more of the artists who make all those tribute records.
Let's relax a bit.

Wow, Vinnie is pretty big in the "lets make a cover record with some great fusion guys"- business.

Cool, going to call tonight. Do I have to reserver a table or what? Of so, maybe we can reserve a HOD table Steve? Don't want to reserve a table for myself alone.

Who else is going?

I think mic selection depends on a few things. What room do you record in? What sound do you want? etc. It also depends on your playing and balance of your playing. I know Russ Kunkel for example records with 2 or 3 mics on his drums, but his playing is very balanced, so he gets away with just overh...