Difference Between micing a amp with cond. and dyn. mic
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Posted on Sep 18, 2005 01:32 pm
General FYAH
Melodic Master Mind
Member Since: Apr 19, 2004
whats the difference in the sound? and is like one better for micing clean and one better for micing dist. ? .......cause i want to know if its worth it to get a sm57 or if just to mic it with my condenser for the time being......thanks
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Josh RoseJR ProductionsMember
Since: Mar 03, 2005
Sep 18, 2005 05:13 pm Usually if you want a nice and tight distorted rock sound, go with the 57 close to the speaker. If your going for a nice chorus guitar, try a combination of a 57 on the grill and then an LDC a couple feet back (but watch out for phasing issues). Also , I strongly recommend the 57, because depending on how loud you record your guitar signal, you could be screwing up your LDC.
Kaos62Kaos is only a form of insanityMember
Since: Feb 03, 2005
Sep 18, 2005 05:15 pm I presume you are talking about a guitar amp?
Each will give a different sound. also it will depend on what style you are recording etc... The 57 is an industry standard which a whole numer of memebers will be able o give details on. One practised method id to use both types of mic on the amp. A dynamic in positioned in the face of the amp, whilst using the condenser further away to get more air and room sound from the amp.
So in simple answer to your question - What the hell do I now I'm only a drummer LOL (and our bands musicy type person - I do the recording )
Sep 18, 2005 05:26 pm thanks man i think ill get the sm57 then.
Sep 18, 2005 08:28 pm Yo Dude,
Use the 57 for sure. Also, with reggae sometimes you'll want the gutiar to be a little brighter for riddim guitar you know? Add your condenser into the mix as well and you'll pick up some of that higher end. That track I sent you; the guitar was recorded with an 57 and the grill and a Rode NT-1 about 18 inches away. Shoot me an IM on AOL (guitarv05) sometime or an email and I can send you samples of both tracks showing the difference in sound with the different mics if you want.
Cheers! -Al
PS. I should have some tracks for you in a month or so that'll be ready for some sweet vox! I'm in the process still of adding more guitar and keys.
-Al
Sep 18, 2005 10:09 pm seen.....my aim give problems with this new connection i have so link me in yahoo like normal if u aint see me on aim....blessed
FenderMember
Since: Mar 12, 2005
Oct 15, 2005 03:23 am Your on the right track, I use a sm57 and works great in front of the amp. Just one thing to keep in mind, make sure ur amp has room to breath. By this I mean, dont have the amp to close to the wall or on the floor. ( depends on the amp i guess). I use a fender delux awesome sound. I have notice i get a much richer sound (wet) when I have the amp on top of an open crate and about a few feet away from the wall. When this amp is on the floor or on the wall the recording sound sounds muddy. hope this helps.
Oct 19, 2005 02:12 am The SM57 is a no brainer. Just buy it. If you are going to ever record anything, most gear won't even function unless a 57 is in the room. Okay, I'm stupid.
When in doubt, try both. I use a different combination of mics all the time. Sometimes ribbon mics (Royer R121) sometime condensers, sometimes dynamics. Just keep messing around until you get something that you like. Just a tip: most of the difference is in the amp.
Here's a guide I wrote about recording electric guitar a while back.
www.echoechostudios.com/r...ric-guitars.php
Brandon
Oct 19, 2005 02:32 am mmmmmmm royer 121...... I envy you, that mic's next on my list, but alas, first I need a job.
Cool guide btw. Some nice ideas.
Oct 19, 2005 06:21 am I'd go with a condenser, like a Rode, or Audio Technica. I hate sm57 s on anything except snares. If you use a 57, you will probably end up having to eq the hell out of the guitar track to get the tone you want. The frequency range is limited, and "coloured" to the mike. If you us a condenser you will capturing closer to the real sound and get far more clarity. Also, place the mike about a foot away, and adjust the guitar tone on the amp, kneeling, with you ears at the same place as the microphones, that way you are listening to what the microphone is hearing.
But then again, I'm just opinionated... and I do use the sm57s for live sound on guitar amps.
