Using condensor mics to record instruments.
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Posted on Nov 22, 2007 03:24 am
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Real easy and simple question here guys...I'm about to record some tracks for an album. We are going to record the instruments with a direct line in and condensor mics...my questions is, how har away from the instrument (acoustic guitar) should the mic be placed and at what location (soundhole, neck, does it matter)??
Thanks alot for your help.
Brian
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BeerHunterwww.TheLondonProject.caMember
Since: Feb 07, 2005
Nov 22, 2007 09:24 am Are you going to be using just one mic? If so, I would place it about 18" in front of the sound hole. If it is too "boomy" move it further away or if it is too "thin" move it closer.
I use 2 mics when recording acoustic. 1 at the sound hole the other around the 12th fret.
Best thing, use your ears and move it around until you feel you are getting the best sound.
Nov 22, 2007 10:19 am yeah I'm just using one mic...thanks for the advice...
LokiCone PokerMember
Since: Apr 07, 2002
Nov 22, 2007 12:44 pm Large or small diagram condensor? With a large what I like to do is put it about 12 inches in front of the guitar pointing at the neck about halfway between the hole and the head... of course you're going to need to play around with placement until you get the best sound
cruxTypo SzarMember
Since: Jul 04, 2002
Nov 22, 2007 10:28 pm
My quick 2 cents, if u only got one mic, choose ur room carefully, the rooms will have a huge effect on the sound your getting, and a really good sounding room can help out if u only have one mic.
zekthedeadcowEat Spam before it eats YOU!!!Member
Since: May 11, 2002
Nov 22, 2007 10:57 pm I usually mic acoustic guitars 2"-4" from one of the corners of the box...
Nov 25, 2007 02:07 am A general practice (If you have one condensor mic)is aim it at the twelfth fret. I usually put mine about 6 inches away. If you have a mini condensor ie. a clipon, tape it above the low E string between the bridge and the hole.
I did this with a dynamic clipon mic I bought for 4 dollars and it worked pretty good.
