How to record a guitar part 1

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Recording electric guitar using two microphones (Senn421 Shure SM57) with Christian Cummings. http://www.signaturesound.com/

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[whenindoubtdanceout]

are there any phase issues with the two mics so close to each other?  would you need to flip the phase on one?

[SignatureSoundStudio]

@whenindoubtdanceout You actually want the mics to be as close together as possible. The closer the mic capsules are to each other, the less chance you have to have phase issues.

[Megadedly]

Lol why do you use so many mics?

[SignatureSoundStudio]

@Megadedly Two mics isn't that over the top at all. The reason two mics were used is that the SM57 has more top end than the 421 which has more mids and low end. When used in combination, they balance each other out and produce a nice, even representation of what's actually coming out of the cab.

[ForeverOurDownfall]

I have a zoom Mrs-4 recording box and also audacity just for some home recording vocals and guitar, but the sound i get is crap. I try putting my microphoe infront of my amp but it sounds shocking but its just a typical microphone, just a cheapo and also when i plug my guitar straight to the box it also sounds reeeeeealllly bad! can you give me tips of everythign to buy just to set up on my computer? would be greatful

[SignatureSoundStudio]

@ForeverOurDownfall You might want to get an SM57. It's a very versatile mic and pretty cheap as well. Other than that, try moving the mic around in front of the amp. Just a difference of a few inches can make a huge change. The quality of your instrument and amp also plays a critical part in shaping your tone.

[WeekendProjectTV]

This is so usefull, thanks Signature!

[kayamar]

@Aristowi Depends on what you are doing. If you are in a decent room and pull the mics a couple inches away from the speaker, then the reflections from all of the other speakers interacting with the room can add an extra quality to the sound.

[Aristowi]

I have always had this question when using mics on a 4x12 cabinet. What's the point of using a 4x12 if only one speaker has the mics pointing to? Would it be better, worse or the same if using a single speaker combo? Thanks in advance.

[zappafile]

@Imakeilltrax two sources can not occupy the same space so will always have phase issues but when they get close enough the frequencies effected become so high it does not matter so much. Also phase is often what makes it work. Its never 100% in or out it is relative. Time vs wavelength. 2 mics 100% in phase (unachievable anyway) would just be a little louder. All mics have diff phase characteristics but their pairing gives a specific tone good or bad. Its all down to taste at that point though.

[zappafile]

@whenindoubtdanceout Phase is a very complex issue the two mics have different phase characteristics so never sum 100%. Also there will always be phase issues between two sources as they can never occupy the same space but the closer you get the higher the frequency effected. Getting the mics as close as possible such as in this clip is the ideal. Or very far apart such as a close mic and a room mic.

[Syndicatet3k]

if you think 300-400 bux is expensive choose other profession or hobby ... that is all...

[DANTHETUBEMAN]

i had a herbert,, it is great for rythem the gain is varry suductive, i dident try el34 tubes,, but i got to have a marshall,, i need them mids to guck through in a solo,, after over 10 years playing marshalls it gets in to your playing, its part of how you expres your self. you can just move one mile you will hear it go in and out of faze. a ribben mike can work well to belive it or not.

[Imakeilltrax]

@SignatureSoundStudio but you would still have some phase wont you no matter how close you try to get them together? Or that just a misunderstanding?

[korvettemaster]

421 is $378 goddam bucks! inexpencive my ass!

[Jester7941]

@wessel99 you want mono, record a track then pan that track 100 percent left and play it back while recording another mono track then pan that one right and you have a double tracked recording, which will sound huge compared to a single mono recording