recording guitar??????

st.bede · 02-10-2008, 10:08 PM

what do you use (mics, DAW, amps, etc) or do (placement of mics, etc)

always good to get new ideas

Pwozzie · 02-10-2008, 10:18 PM

If you're using an effects pedal (i.e. metal master, landmine), use the mixer out (if the pedal has the option).. otherwise, you mic the cab. Placement varies, though... I've seen and done it in the middle of a cab, in one corner and in another.

Recording software is important as well.. you can make up for some placement mistake (like if you get very impatient and just record away after setting the mic up for 2 hours). Adobe Audition all the way!

ReverendJWblues · 02-10-2008, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by st.bede

what do you use (mics, DAW, amps, etc) or do (placement of mics, etc)

always good to get new ideas

Exactly what type of recording are you talking about?

Nicole Rose · 02-10-2008, 11:33 PM

i learned how to do this from Harvey Gerst. He's worked with the likes of dylan and other greats in the past and he's shared his knowledge with some of us on another forum.

the mic to be used is a matter of personal preference and availability, but a lot of folks use a sure sm57 to record guitars. i do. set up your guitar and amp as normal with whatever effects and sound you like. then turn it up. while wearing the headphones that are plugged into your recording system, try out various positions and placements of the mic until you find one that sounds the way you like through the headphones. leave it there and start recording. it takes a while to find the right place and the right speaker to mic. cause each speaker will sound a bit different to sharp ears. but it's worth it in the long run cause you'll get a much better sound than recording direct or with the mic just anywhere.

drewbertca · 02-12-2008, 11:34 AM

I've had good luck with Cubase VST 5, ,Cubase Vst 32, Cubase SX, Sx2, SX3....a little deep to get into but very powerful....

coldsteal2 · 02-12-2008, 12:46 PM

I have Audio Technica mics, tube preamps,
One is an SM58 clone and the others are condensers and
vocal mics. My main recording program is Sonar 6 Producer (expensive)
Usualy use my AVT50 for recording but also have used my Marshall 900
and DSL 401, and soon a Vintage Modern 2266.
I have Cubase, Sonama Wireworks, and Ableton Live have a DAW, the
didgital sound system is an EMU1616M PC
But i also record guitar with the PODxt

Pwozzie · 02-12-2008, 02:01 PM

the m-audio firepod is a good cheap solution, but now that you mention it, sm57 + amp + good software = awesome

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Pwozzie Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 5,426 Thanks: 111 Thanked 26 Times in 18 Posts	Re: recording guitar?????? the m-audio firepod is a good cheap solution, but now that you mention it, sm57 + amp + good software = awesome __________________ I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them. - Thomas Jefferson

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