Recording acoustic Guitar....?

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Hindu Not Hitler !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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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Ne'er ate 'er
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Since: Apr 05, 2006


Jul 15, 2007 03:59 pm

Keep the mic away from the hole.

Czar of Midi
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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.

Czar of Cheese
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Since: Jun 09, 2004


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.

edit0r
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Since: Aug 17, 2004


Jul 15, 2007 07:25 pm

Agree with guitar jim, and in my opinion the 12th fret is 'the' classic place to start.

Prince CZAR-ming
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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)

Eat Spam before it eats YOU!!!
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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...

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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

Czar of Turd Polish
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Since: Jun 20, 2006


Jul 16, 2007 06:16 pm

I use a single mic also, I use the K2 around the 12th fret.

Hindu Not Hitler !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Since: May 28, 2007


Jul 16, 2007 09:42 pm

That sounds good.

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Since: Jun 15, 2005


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.

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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

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