How to Mic an Electric Guitar Amplifier

http://www.soundpure.com/p/royer-labs-r-101-ribbon-microphone/3001
Learn how to record electric guitar by mic'ing the front and back of an amp as well as using a room mic. This video goes into detail on why you would want to use multiple microphones on an amplifier as well as a room mic to record an electric guitar. Jason Richmond, SoundPure's engineer also demonstrates several different ways to blend the three mics to achieve the sound you want for your mix. To learn more audio engineering techniques, watch some of our other videos, or call SoundPure to learn about the classes and private instruction we offer. 919.682.5552. or 888.528.9703.

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• Microphone Techniques
• How to mic an amp
• How to record Electric Guitar
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[jcshirke]

Great stuff. I was wondering, though, if you guys might consider doing a video that shows how to sort out the phase issues that you run into when recording multiple mics like this. I understand what's going on in theory, but physically addressing the issue in my DAW would be totally new.

[soundpurestudios]

@jcshirke Thanks for the suggestion, it's a very good idea... not sure when we will get to it, but completely agree that it's something that we should address in this series. We take a number of our techniques for granted here, and are constantly finding that there is more we could be explaining, but at the same time are trying to keep the videos short, so people don't nod off. In the meantime if you need gear suggestions and recording help, we are always just a phone call away.

[PalantirBlackMetal]

This is an excellent tip and I'm sure it'd work for any type of music. Thank you! I'm sure those mics help as well...

[soundpurestudios]

@PalantirBlackMetal The mics do make a huge difference regardless of the style of application, but the technique will typically benefit most open-back cabinets.

[newnessmusic]

absolutely love this. will be sharing this on my facebook page and with a few friends. keep up the great work!

[soundpurestudios]

@newnessmusic Thanks for spreading the word about what we are doing at our shop!

[soundpurestudios]

@AntonioDavidPickett Good to hear, it can work well on open back amps in live settings as well... can nicely expand and open things up.

[soundpurestudios]

@DefenceSpeech Thanks for saying so! Glad we aren't expert village too!

[soundpurestudios]

@makerKID5 Absolutely- contact us at +1-919-682-5552, or e-mail us at amps@soundpureDOTcom and we will make it happen.

It's a beautiful amp, we are all in love with it!

[AntonioDavidPickett]

This is awesome, at the the last few gigs I have played at w have used this technique (with 57's) and it sounds grrrreat.