powerful guitar sound

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Member Since: Jan 09, 2006

I think i found the microphone that i want, but first i want to know if the RODE NT1A is a good microphone for recording a powerful and heavy guitar sound. i need quick answers bcause im goin out to the mountains tommorow and i wont have a computer.

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Czar of Midi
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Since: Apr 04, 2002


Dec 26, 2006 07:13 pm

Well first off its the holiday so everyone is tending to family and such. Second, you probably wont get much more then my opinion before tomorrow.

But the NT1a is a pretty decent mic, not Rodes best by any means but not the worst.

As for the powerfull guitar sound, well it is not only the mic but the room and amp and guitar as well that contribute to that sound. So you will need to take all that into consideration before you blame a mic for not getting a powerfull guitar sound.

But yes, the NT1a will do a good job capturing a nice full sound.

SM7b the Chuck Noris of Mic's
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Since: Jun 20, 2002


Dec 27, 2006 01:01 pm

another good mic that can handle raging amps is the M-audio Luna (same price), i've been very happy with that odd shapped mic.

edit0r
Member
Since: Aug 17, 2004


Dec 28, 2006 01:10 am

IMO, I think the Nt1a sounds a bit 'sizzly' on distorted guitars.

I reckon the Sm 57, Sm7, AT4033, NT1000 are wicked mics for big guitars.

Highlighting noize's post, the Amp, room etc. plays a huge part in the guitar sound.

Search the net for 'Slippermans recording distorted guitars thread'. I can't be arsed finding it right now :) but its a really great source of information.


Hello!
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Since: Jan 12, 2004


Dec 28, 2006 06:44 am

Gotta say, the NT1 is indeed a fine mic...however, an SM57 (or a SM58 even!) will do a darn FINE job capturing your guitar sound.

Having used the 57 and the 58 for years, as well as DI and modellers, I Can testify that one can attain a truely good sound without using a condenser.

You also have the joy of having one of hte most versatile (and widely used in home recording/pro-recording studios) mics in the world today - the 57 (or as I say, a 58 which is doubley handy for vocals too) into the bargain.

Good luck

Coco.

Member
Since: Jan 09, 2006


Dec 29, 2006 10:12 pm

wow thanks guys that was a lot of help. i think i might go with the sm57.

Hello!
Member
Since: Jan 12, 2004


Dec 30, 2006 05:04 am

You wont go wrong there my man...as I say, also useful for drum mic'ing, and indeed mic'ing almost any acoustic instrument including an acoustic. Granted, its not as wholesome as say, a large diaphram condenser mic for an acoustic BUT, its still a great weapon in hte arsenal.

I still use my 58 with the grille unscrewed as a makeshift 57 as I also use the 58 (With the grille on) for vocals ;-) !! Double whammy usefulness!

Good luck man

Coco.

Faze 2 Studios
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Since: Aug 15, 2005


Jan 02, 2007 03:27 pm

yeah, u used to use a SM57 and a Nt1-a to mic guitar cabs. after a while i just started using only the 57 just becuae i never ended up liking the sound from the Rode. The rode is a great mic no doubt, but as far as micing guitar amps i honestly feel that a 57 is your greatest option. and really the only option in my book. i just havent found a way to mic a guitar amp with a condense that i liked more then the sound of a sm57 on a amp.

maybe im doing it wrong haha

-melty

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