Recording acoustic Guitar....?
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Posted on Jul 15, 2007 03:48 pm
calvinisright9
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Member Since: May 28, 2007
Every Time I record an acoustic guitar it ends up being too bassy.
Is there a place on the guitar I am supposed to put the mic.
How can I fix this problem.?
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Jul 15, 2007 03:59 pm Keep the mic away from the hole.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Jul 15, 2007 04:52 pm Yep, that is proximity effect happening. Moving the mic around a bit until you find the sweet spot is highly recommended.
Jul 15, 2007 07:17 pm I typically record acoustic guitar with two or three mics. I usually point two SM 57s right at the 14th fret in an "X-Y" position (something to do with phasing). Sometimes I use an additional mic...my Behringer B2...about two feet away from the sound hole. Then I blend the signals to get just the right sound.
Jul 15, 2007 07:25 pm Agree with guitar jim, and in my opinion the 12th fret is 'the' classic place to start.
pjkPrince CZAR-mingMember
Since: Apr 08, 2004
Jul 15, 2007 08:01 pm new strings will help too, if'n you haven't done that yet.
I use rode nt5, one pointing at the hole, around 1 ft away, plus I use a direct track too (electro-acoustic)
zekthedeadcowEat Spam before it eats YOU!!!Member
Since: May 11, 2002
Jul 15, 2007 10:14 pm If it's too bassy then I typically try micing the sound box just below the neck... usually about 6 inches away...
olddogMember
Since: Jul 02, 2003
Jul 16, 2007 04:29 pm I use a single mic, either SM57 or my MXL992 condensor aimed at about the 12th or so fret when I record acoustic, works for me.
Dan
CptTrippsCzar of Turd PolishMember
Since: Jun 20, 2006
Jul 16, 2007 06:16 pm I use a single mic also, I use the K2 around the 12th fret.
calvinisright9Hindu Not Hitler !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Member
Since: May 28, 2007
Jul 16, 2007 09:42 pm That sounds good.
Jul 18, 2007 02:31 am There is a good article on mic technique andplacement as well as mic choices at <a href="www.koretzmusic.com/rocks...2">this page</a> and you might find it helpful.
alunMember
Since: Jul 21, 2007
Jul 21, 2007 04:44 am as many have already said, 12th fret is where anyone i've recorded with has pointed the mike