favourite guitar recording mic.

farwood · Post by **farwood** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 9:30 pm

What are your favourite guitar recording mics?

I love the 57, 421 and at4050. any recommendations?

Secondhand Dan · Post by **Secondhand Dan** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 9:50 pm

Sennheiser e906

PopnFresh · Post by **PopnFresh** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:56 am

SM57 or an AKG C414

leoninanegg · Post by **leoninanegg** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 11:39 am

A recording engineer once told me to get a beyer dynamic m88 because it would suit my vocal style, he has worked with some great acts so I listened to him. I don't know if that was true but I use it to record everything because it's the only mic I have. When I went in to get some mixing help from another recording engineer/producer he was really impressed with how the guitar was recorded. He said he didn't have to do ANYTHING with it, no eqing at all. Probably a bit of an expensive mic to get on my say so though, especially as I've never used anything else decent.

neonrust · Post by **neonrust** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 12:39 pm

Audix OM-2 and Sm57 used at the same time.

Borderline Productions · Post by **Borderline Productions** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 2:38 pm

For the speaker cab, I have been using a Beta57 (SM57). Tried a condenser in combination and it didn't work for me.

For acousting I have been using a pair of large diaphragm condenser mics (usually Neumann 103s, but I have used 4050s with great results). I keep the mics next to each other (to avoid phase problems) about 3 to 4 feet from the guitar. I direct one just above where the neck comes to the sound hole and the second one at the bridge. Each goes to its own channel. The neck give more treble, the bridge give more midrange (the opposite of electric pickup). You can blend the sounds to get the right EQ. I have also panned the two tracks apart in the mix and that give the guitar part more depth (width?). For fingerpicking, don't forget a compressor.

defrag · Post by **defrag** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 4:00 pm

If a 57 is the industry standard, wouldn't my Beta 58A be even better considering its response in comparison to the 57?

farwood · Post by **farwood** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:22 pm

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by leoninanegg
 A recording engineer once told me to get a beyer dynamic m88 because it would suit my vocal style, he has worked with some great acts so I listened to him. I don't know if that was true but I use it to record everything because it's the only mic I have. When I went in to get some mixing help from another recording engineer/producer he was really impressed with how the guitar was recorded. He said he didn't have to do ANYTHING with it, no eqing at all. Probably a bit of an expensive mic to get on my say so though, especially as I've never used anything else decent.
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I liked my 57 better on guitars, but the m88 is very good as well. You should try the m88 on bass, combined with a 421, it sounds amazing, also the beyer m160 can be recommended, very cool mic.

basshole · Post by **basshole** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:41 pm

Two Senn 421's in a 45 degree angle or a single Senn 441 does it for me.
The Beyer m88 sounded way too kickdrum-ish for me when i tried it. I could have messed up its positioning though.

leoninanegg · Post by **leoninanegg** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 1:33 pm

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by farwood
 <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by leoninanegg
 A recording engineer once told me to get a beyer dynamic m88 because it would suit my vocal style, he has worked with some great acts so I listened to him. I don't know if that was true but I use it to record everything because it's the only mic I have. When I went in to get some mixing help from another recording engineer/producer he was really impressed with how the guitar was recorded. He said he didn't have to do ANYTHING with it, no eqing at all. Probably a bit of an expensive mic to get on my say so though, especially as I've never used anything else decent.
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I liked my 57 better on guitars, but the m88 is very good as well. You should try the m88 on bass, combined with a 421, it sounds amazing, also the beyer m160 can be recommended, very cool mic.
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I've done everything with the M88 as it's the only decent mic I have [:p] I'm told it does work well with kick drums but I was a bit too concerened with SPLs to give it a try...

Gonna have to get me a SM57 one of these days... along with a nice condenser mic

corky newman · Post by **corky newman** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:41 pm

The CAD trion 700 ribbon....Satch also is useing it...with a 57 & this mic...wow...

spoonie g · Post by **spoonie g** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 3:05 pm

Royer r121 ribbon mic gets the fattest sounds ive heard by far.

Runners up:

sm57
sennheiser e609
akg 414

corky newman · Post by **corky newman** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 3:11 pm

I agree the royer is tops..but for 1/4 the cost the CAD is hard to beat.

Le Chat Noir · Post by **Le Chat Noir** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 5:50 pm

Here's an interesting alternative to the usual stuff that I've been considering ordering - the Cascade Audio Fathead II. It's a ribbon mic, and has been getting some rave reviews on forums!

http://www.cascademicrophones.com/casca ... AD_II.html

Bucketbuddy · Post by **Bucketbuddy** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:09 am

I've been reallt satisfied with my
Sennheiser e609 Silver Dynamic Guitar Microphone.
I was goint to buy sm-57 but changed my mind
when I read others reviews on this mic.

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