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How many channels do you assign to your drum?

Question

I have 14 channels assigned to my drums.

3 cymbal mics 1 high hat 2 overheads 2 snare 3 toms 2 kicks 1 vocal

Is this normal? Do I have too many mics on my drums? Is this just why 32 channel boards are limiting? Is it normal to have multiple boards for the live band??

I'm debating about getting a rack mount x32, and hiding it behind the drum cage at this point just so I have a single fader on my main X32 for the drums, just mix the drums via iPad. THIS IS NOT A GEAR REQUEST, IM JUST STATING A POSSIBLE SOLUTION, I DO NOT WANT ADVICE ON THIS SOLUTION

Posted Jan 31, 2026, 1:38 PM UTC

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