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E-Guitar Mics?

i_got_a_mohawk

i_got_a_mohawk

Feb 9, 2005
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#1
I've used two dynamics both aimed across each others paths at the sides of a guitar speaker (sorry, forget the term for this).

How would a set of small-diaphram condensors work with this?

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Something like that?

Just an idea.

Cheers

-Will
 
#2
Thats the wrong pattern for an acoustic but, small diaphram condensors work generally much better for this application than dynamic mics. I guess wrong pattern is the wrong word, youd want to use XY most likely instead of a spread stereo pair. The patter you have a picture of is better for a larger image, such as a drum kit, then an acoustic guitar. Theres like a billion different matched SDC's that you could get. I have a pair of the rode nt5's with the optional capsules. The oktava mk012's woudl work, as well as the audio technica at450s I beleive. Those are the only lower end ones I have much experience with. If you wanted to spend more the neumann km84s are kinda the standard in studios.
 
#3
I was meaning would a set of mic's like that work :)

Sorry, i didnt mean the pattern, its just that was the first stock picture i found :p

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The Mics are pointing at opposite ends of the speaker, basically taking a pair like in my picture, and turning them in as opposed to out :) .

Here's a quick picture of roughtly what i'd be doing/what i did before with the dynamics. (using 2 like this worked so much better than a single mic straight on!)

Im not wanting to spend too much, im just wanting to upgrade some stuff cheaply, anything will be better than the behringer dynamic mics i've been using (3 in a set for like £20, alright for the price, but, thats about it :p )

So generally i'd be better using a pair of SDCs for mic-ing a guitar cab as opposed to dynamics, in a recording situation of course? :)
 
#4
Depends on the situation.

For miking electric guitar, the trusted standard is a dynamic mic like the Shure SM-57. I'd position it a whole lot closer (right up against the grill) and play with angles to get the right sound.

I also use a LD condensor a foot or two away to get some room sound to mix in.

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particularly the section under 'stringed instruments' on electric guitars.
 
#6
I agree that placing one dynamic in tight is the best starting point. Moving the mic closer the edge of the speaker cone will give you a warmer sound, while moving more toward the the center will add definition and treble. I like to have a dynamic near the edge of the speaker in tight and a condeser (larger or small depending on flavor) near center. You have to play with distance to aviod phase issues.

You could use your stereo pair (XY) as room mic, if you are planning to have the guit sit stereo in the mix.

Hope this helps,
Eric
 

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