Phil Bledsoe

video Drum Processing With Onboard Effects

Drum Processing With Onboard Effects

Getting impactful drums with onboard processing is entirely possible! Phil Bledsoe talks through his process to using what’s available on your console, and how to push the boundaries of what you have in terms of effects. Wether you have an older desk, or the latest and greatest, these ideas will apply to any console you’re using.


video Mixing Drums With the Tools You Have

Mixing Drums With the Tools You Have

You don’t need all of the fanciest gear and outboard processing to get good drum sounds! Phil Bledsoe walks through his approach to mixing drums with the tools you have, and introduces some new ideas you can implement into your mixes.


video A Conversation on Drum Tuning

A Conversation on Drum Tuning

Drum tuning is a topic full of preference and hardly any hard and fast rules. The way a drum is tuned has more to do with the sound of a drum than anything you can do at FOH. Learning to talk with your drummer about how they tune their drums will only help to strengthen your relationship with them, while also helping to achieve a better sound. Rhett Harken and Phil Bledsoe have a conversation on how to talk about drum tuning, and how to make compromises while still honoring and respecting one another in the process.


video Approaching Line Check for Drums

Approaching Line Check for Drums

When doing line check, especially for drums, it can be hard to know what way to begin since there are so many ways to approach it. Phil Bledsoe walks through his process for line check, and also draws attention to a few things to watch out for during that process.


video What is a DI?

What is a DI?

What is a DI? Known as a “Direct Box” or “Direct Injection box", a DI is simply a device that converts Line level signal down to Mic level, which in turn allows the mixer to control gain properly at the desk.


video How to Approach Mic’ing a Drum Kit

How to Approach Mic’ing a Drum Kit

When Mic’ing a drum kit, it’s important to keep the drummer in mind to allow them to play their instrument to the best of their ability. Phil Bledsoe walks through his process for mic’ing a drum kit from the very beginning.