Members cavemanic Posted August 3, 2007 Members Share Posted August 3, 2007 Hey guys figured this would be better to ask than the recording forum but just interested in what you use for micing your amps for recording and also what techniques (distances etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Herald of Light Posted August 3, 2007 Members Share Posted August 3, 2007 The technique is where it sounds best. There are infinite ways you could position it. You have to find the one you like. /thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zachman Posted August 3, 2007 Members Share Posted August 3, 2007 Hey guysfigured this would be better to ask than the recording forum but just interested in what you use for micing your amps for recording and also what techniques (distances etc) Technique is: listen while playing and having the mic moved around to the spot that sounds the best to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Joshtruction Posted August 3, 2007 Members Share Posted August 3, 2007 I stick to senheiser 421's, e609's, and the tried and true sm57. I use isolating headphones and move them around until I get the tone I want. I usually end up with 2 mics on a cab making a single stereo track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Darthmako Posted August 3, 2007 Members Share Posted August 3, 2007 I stick to senheiser 421's, e609's, and the tried and true sm57. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members duncan Posted August 3, 2007 Members Share Posted August 3, 2007 the sennheiser MD421 owns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scredly Posted August 3, 2007 Members Share Posted August 3, 2007 An SM-57 or 421 combined with a ribbon mic are common mics used. A common method is to place them next to each other on one speaker (in close proximity to avoid phase issues) -1-3" off the grille. If you have an open-back combo-try putting a mic in the back of the cabinet to get some extra bottom/different tone. Just remember to flip polarity on the back mic when mixing with any mics used in front of the amp to avoid cancellations. Play the guitar with headphones on away from the amp and have someone move the mics around while you play. You'll get to hear the subtle differences of each position. Sound-wise, there really is no right or wrong way. If it sounds right to you and works for the song -then it's right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members STEEL KAGE Posted August 3, 2007 Members Share Posted August 3, 2007 Bro Justin!!!! as an alternative, Im going to recommend this; http://www.jlhproducts.com/axetrak/ Ralphie(Gainfreak) has one and the results are incredible and it couldnt be easier to use... Are you coming back to NYC? Kage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Newfiebro Posted February 25, 2014 Members Share Posted February 25, 2014 Hello from Atlantic Canada,This is my first posting here on Harmony Central and although I've only been reviewing this particular topic I can see that there is a huge amount of information available on this and other topics and will be checking it out later.So, after reviewing several postings here (and at other web sites) it appears that the Shure SM57 is the most popular mic used for "micing an amp". With that in mind I will most likely be purchasing one this week at the Long & McQuade music store here in Saint John. My question is this: Will it be necessary to run the "amp mic" throught a DI Box? I haven't been using a DI Box for my vocal mic but was thinking if it's necessary to run the "Amp Mic" through a DI Box then I would purchase a unit with 2 inputs and run both mics through it. I am presently using a PAX - Dynamic Microphone for vocals and it seems to be working very well without a DI Box.I thank you in advance for any information//advice you may wish to offer.Clay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr.Grumpy Posted February 25, 2014 Members Share Posted February 25, 2014 Newfiebro wrote: My question is this: Will it be necessary to run the "amp mic" throught a DI Box? Answer to your question is "no". Quality microphones like the SM57 already use balanced, low-impedance cable to connect the mic to the recording console, recording interface, or PA mixer. A direct box is usually used to convert an unbalanced, high-impedance signal (like an electric bass guitar) to a balanced, low-impedance signal for connection to a console, interface or mixer. A direct box is only needed when running an instrument "direct", in other words, without a microphone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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