brandy12
First Lieutenant   Posts: 5 Registered: 12/27/2004 Status: Offline
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 posted on 1/11/2005 at 22:57 |
Hi, I hope this question is on target for this forum. Anyhow, I just got a
nice amp (Fender Vibrolux Reverb 1970's) and so obviously I'd like to do
any future recording to my computer through this amp, instead of just
plugging guitar into mixer/usb. I'm just wondering whether anyone as any
advice for the a good microphone (if not specific recommendation, then
general guidance). I'd love your thoughts on:
A good balance between quality and price. (Does a $100 mic = a $200 mic?
Does a $200 mic = a $500 mic?)
What's all this fuss about cardoid (sp?) mics? I hear they sound good, but
they're more fragile??
Finally, any thoughts on mic placement would also be welcome (ie: how close
is too close...i'm set up in a basement with lots of noises from my nearby
computer, etc. Thanks!
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brian
Moderator   Posts: 1042 Registered: 12/22/2003 Status: Offline |
posted on 1/12/2005 at 02:02, Reply 1 |
Now where talking.... Well believe it or not a basic Shure Sm 57 is a
popular choice. If you place it corretly you will get some good sounds. I
would plug my headphones in and place the mic about 2 to 3 inches from the
cone of the speaker(Center) and then move it slightly left or right until
you find the sound your looking for. Also you can use as many mcs as you
want. Just plug them into your mixing console and set one for treble one
for bass and the other for mids. I like micing close then having one far
way catching the sound of the room.
It doesn't matter f you buy a $5000 tube mic or a cheap one, if the room
sounds like crap so will everything else. If you have a closet close to
where your recording, I would put the amp in there with the mics. Either
that or build some buffles so you can control the room a little better.
Concrete sucks for recording, too many highs and mids plus all the
slapback.
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Spidercents
Moderator Posts: 1007 Registered: 7/29/2004 Status: Offline |
posted on 1/12/2005 at 03:52, Reply 2 |
What about putting a mic behind the amp to see how it sounds...I like
bottom end in my guitar sound...I dont like crisp tinty sound...
Would this work...sounds like it would...mic behind amp. ____________________
Treat people the way you would want to be treated.
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brian
Moderator Posts: 1042 Registered: 12/22/2003 Status: Offline |
posted on 1/12/2005 at 04:09, Reply 3 |
Sure why not. Sometimes I put a mic behind the amp if openback of course.
There's tons of tricks that will work for some but not for others.
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brandy12
First Lieutenant Posts: 5 Registered: 12/27/2004 Status: Offline |
posted on 1/12/2005 at 10:51, Reply 4 |
Thanks so much guys. I like the idea that a basic mic can do the job.
Sometimes it's like going down the rabbit hole when you see a million
options for expensive gear.
I also like the multiple mic option that you suggested. It reminds me of
how engineers set up the singing mics for Bowie for the song "Heroes". He
had a normal mic right by his mouth. Then there was one 10 feet away.
Apparently they set up a noise gate or something that would trigger the far
away mic when he was singing loud. By the way, I'm new to these forums. If
I have future questions that are strictly about recording, what's the best
forum for that?
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Spidercents
Moderator Posts: 1007 Registered: 7/29/2004 Status: Offline |
posted on 1/12/2005 at 14:28, Reply 5 |
When you say forum do you mean another website or another topic thread to
where you would post...wasnt sure what you meant.
I would pick a catagory thats closest related to the topic...If you cant
find one use off topic catagory...
Welcome to the forum ____________________
Treat people the way you would want to be treated.
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brandy12
First Lieutenant Posts: 5 Registered: 12/27/2004 Status: Offline |
posted on 1/12/2005 at 15:54, Reply 6 |
No, I'm thinking on this site, which I think is great.
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