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Hi Silverburst

 

I record all my Classical and electric guitars using an ADK Condenser mic.

http://www.frontendaudio.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=1007

It is inexpensive and gets a sound I like too. I stick it 8 inches from just below the sound hole on the acoustic. When recording electric guitar I have the mic upwards about 4 inches from the amp.

 

If I was buying again I might look at something like the Rode

http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/78454

 

Matt

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The condensor mics do not work well for close miking for sure. Great for "room" sound though. I used the SM57 for years - both live and recording. but I recently tried a Sennheiser e609 based on ThunderGod's recommendation and I love it. (Thanks Thunder!). It records beautifully, handles high sound pressure levels well, and it doesn't have that distinctive SM57 mid-range.

 

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The condensor mics do not work well for close miking for sure. Great for "room" sound though. I used the SM57 for years - both live and recording. but I recently tried a Sennheiser e609 based on ThunderGod's recommendation and I love it. (Thanks Thunder!). It records beautifully' date=' handles high sound pressure levels well, and it doesn't have that distinctive SM57 mid-range.

 

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these look interesting; any sound clips SP?

 

Matt

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these look interesting; any sound clips SP?

 

Matt

 

Sure. Last week at rehearsal I launched into The Lemon Song just for fun. We'd never played it before' date=' but my bass player records everything. In fact we ditched it quick because I'm no Robert Plant. However, since he sent me this one with with no voice (except a bit of ghost) you should be able to hear how the mic sounds. This is straight rehearsal recording now - just us screwing around - no studio stuff. But it's the only thing I have with no vocals. Unfortunately I don't have anything with just the guitar.

 

The Lemon Song

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I also like how it is directional and lends itself to hanging it over your amp.

 

Yep the front is flat. Hanging it puts the pickup pattern directly in front of the speaker, unlike the SM57 which, when hanging down, has its optimal pickup point pointing at the floor. However, I use a small, cheap mic stand and a rubber mic clip (for shock) in front of mine. I still use my SM57 on my other amp (Fender Deluxe Reverb) though I like the 609 so much I might just have to get another one.

 

I saw another set of test results (I think posted by Thunder) that had audio files. I picked the e609 as the best sounding of those. That sold me.

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THanks - it's just some farting around like I said' date=' but I can tell you that is exactly what the guitar is sounding like in the room, so the 609 is doing it's job well.

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I've not listened yet, but which amp are you using to play in the band? Your Uber Champ or ceriaton 18watt or other?

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Hi Silverburst

 

I record all my Classical and electric guitars using an ADK Condenser mic.

http://www.frontendaudio.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=1007

It is inexpensive and gets a sound I like too. I stick it 8 inches from just below the sound hole on the acoustic. When recording electric guitar I have the mic upwards about 4 inches from the amp.

 

If I was buying again I might look at something like the Rode

http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/78454

 

Matt

 

Electric - 57 on axis usually.

 

Acoustic - now that's a whole other ball game. 99% time a condenser like Matt said. Everyone does it different,I use an LDC around the 12th. fret,though this isn't a given. How far away and where it's directed will give you endless options.

Matt;do you go for a small or large condenser?

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