Proper mic placement for bass cab

[g4string]

Hey guys....just curious, what's the "correct/preferred" method for mic'ing a cab that has a driver+[tweet/horn/or mid driver]. I'm looking at micing a Thunderchild TC112 or a Baer ML112. The TC is a 12" driver + horn and the Baer is a 12" driver + 6" mid driver. I'd really prefer to not use 2 mics to capture one cab.....kinda hoping one mic (properly placed) can do the trick.

So what is the proper/preferred method for capturing the full range out of a bass cab? Can it be done with one mic?

 

[N. Kentucky Bass]

Check out this thread .... lots of pics and recordings. Your call.

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f15/micing-lds-15-6-bass-cabinet-599751/

 

[g4string]

Check out this thread .... lots of pics and recordings. Your call.

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f15/micing-lds-15-6-bass-cabinet-599751/

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Thanks!!! I'll give it a read. Prob just what I was looking for.

 

[Joe Louvar]

Hey guys....just curious, what's the "correct/preferred" method for mic'ing a cab that has a driver+[tweet/horn/or mid driver]. I'm looking at micing a Thunderchild TC112 or a Baer ML112. The TC is a 12" driver + horn and the Baer is a 12" driver + 6" mid driver. I'd really prefer to not use 2 mics to capture one cab.....kinda hoping one mic (properly placed) can do the trick.

So what is the proper/preferred method for capturing the full range out of a bass cab? Can it be done with one mic?

There really isn’t a "one best" always method. I might start with a good sounding (treated) room and a nice condenser mic about two or three feet out in front of the cabinet and then move it to wherever the sweetest spot is - and if you like using two mics, I’d probably start with the second mic as a room mic about 6ft or so out in front of the cab and again move it to wherever the sweetest spot is. Point being - you need to keep moving the mic(s) while listening until you find the sweet spot.

 

[seamonkey]

If you must, an omni a good choice, a few feet out, and if the polar is horizontal only the turn it sideways.
Or read this:
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Consider your bass direct to DAW, then re-amping to play with mic techniques. It's easier to adjust as you listen.

 

[bluestarbass]

Get a good set of in ear plugs. Turn it up just loud enough but not full volume. Cup behind your ear, and move your head around till you find the best spot. Then, put your mic there. A room mic doesn't hurt several feet back. If you don't have a good room skip the room mic.