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samutrock
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Joined: Jul 12, 2005
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placing the mic?
What should I do to get the best possible outcome? im not sure about mic'ing guitar amps. Oh yes, I'm using Shure SM57.
1- place a microphone infront of the guitar amp or
2- connect it into the amps (line out)
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Thu Jul 14, 2005 5:23 am |
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AC
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Re: placing the mic?
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What should I do to get the best possible outcome? im not sure about mic'ing guitar amps. Oh yes, I'm using Shure SM57.
1- place a microphone infront of the guitar amp or
2- connect it into the amps (line out) |
"the best possible outcome" as you call it is something which is personal to you. Your idea of what the best sound is could be completely different to what I like and what mr jones likes. - this is fundamental to understand.
When I mic guitar amps I often you two mics one close and one further away AND the line out.
Bring up your feeds on your desk and experiment with both, the key really is experimenting.
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popeye
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ey if i use 2 mics on recording from guitar amp, (front and away). do i have to use stereo or mono track in the software mixer?
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AC
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| ey if i use 2 mics on recording from guitar amp, (front and away). do i have to use stereo or mono track in the software mixer? |
Use two mono channels with one mic on each.
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zacanger
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not to deliberately revive a dead topic, but....
It really depends on the amp, too. If you're using a digital modeling amp or any amp that has digital FX, etc., you're much better off running a line out, since they don't do well mic'd. Take it from a guitarist. But if you've got a nice tube amp, definitely mic it, since they're made to be mic'd. I usually put an SM57 about three inches from the grill, pointing just below the center of the cone.
-Zac
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Wed Sep 13, 2006 10:24 pm |
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REC
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My fav. method is to mic the amp in front of the speaker with sm57. Nothing more. sm57 aimed to center. + you could add a distant room mic (if your room sounds good).
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uncle_jerr
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| My fav. method is to mic the amp in front of the speaker with sm57. Nothing more. sm57 aimed to center. + you could add a distant room mic (if your room sounds good). |
that all depends on the amp and guitar. that won't be the best solution in every
application or for every song.
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REC
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Sure! But for most cases (90%) it's the best.
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ScottieMack
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If you have the tracks...I'd suggest a 57 just off center of the speaker and about an inch from the grillcloth. Track 2 use the line out from the amp and track 3 a room "ambient" mike. I use a 1" condenser for this.
All centered. You can pan them later in mixdown.
If you only have 2 track into your recorder, then experiment with the suggestions that have been given by everyone and pick what sound good to YOUR ear.
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