Silverbursted Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 What mic would you recommend for recording guitar? Condensor or dynamic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djroge1 Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I'm not the expert here, but I say Both Dynamic up close mic Condensor for room mic (a Ribbon mic would work here too) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Old school. SM57. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I don't. I run voice through an acoustic amp via a mike, but the guitar is standard configuration, then directly into the computer and/or board from the line out. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbursted Posted December 6, 2009 Author Share Posted December 6, 2009 Thanks guys. What do you think of this? Sennheiser e609 Silver The reviews are indicating people like this better than the SM57. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 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. [img']http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/morettaj/e609Silver_ProductPro.jpg[/img] these look interesting; any sound clips SP? Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbursted Posted December 6, 2009 Author Share Posted December 6, 2009 Here is a sound clip. [YOUTUBE] [/YOUTUBE]This is a 2 part comparison. Part 1 is a comparison of condenser mics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 cheers[cool] and nicely played too Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbursted Posted December 6, 2009 Author Share Posted December 6, 2009 I like it Surfpup. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 SM57[cool] I used a vocal mic on one of my little sound demos, and the track had some weird distortion[confused] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I like it Surfpup. Thanks for sharing. THanks - it's just some farting around like I said, 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbursted Posted December 6, 2009 Author Share Posted December 6, 2009 Thats good to know. And since Thundergod recommended it, thats good enough for me. Did you check out the vid I put up comparing the SM57 and the e609? I also like how it is directional and lends itself to hanging it over your amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Here's a side by side comparison with the 57... http://www.gearwire.com/media/sennheiser-e609.mov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I'm with Surfpup on this one, the e609 is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djroge1 Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 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. [/quote'] I've not listened yet, but which amp are you using to play in the band? Your Uber Champ or ceriaton 18watt or other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 The 18 watt Ceriatone for most stuff (dirt) and my silverface Fender Deluxe Reverb when I need clean or SRV type sounds. I have not used the Uber Champ in that setting yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdown Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzboy Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 has anyone try the e906? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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