Ain’t the cable, it’s either gonna pass signal or it won’t. And it seems like you keep doing the same thing. SD1 still sounds horrible. Did you even watch the “that pedal channel” video I posted earlier and make changes to your settings?
You really need to focus on just the basics.
I don’t believe mic placement is your big issue.
From the last clip I don’t think you even have a good sound in the room to capture.
1) playing is a bit choppy. Some out of tune issues, some timing issues. Sounds like you need to practice more...
Laser beam brings up some good points.
Please allow me to chime in.
Yes, your last clip is much better. But not there yet. Still lacking in fullness and bottom end. And when the high gain part comes in it’s thin and fizzy.
Let me guess, you’re recording in your living room, a bedroom or a...
Much better.
Are you using DS1 for distortion? Still too much. the DS 1 is a popular pedal having been used by many artists, but it’s easy to get it to sound like crap. In case you’re not using it and using distortion from the amp, this video is still useful.
Small bit of advice. Just a tiny contribution…
Clean all contacts that the wiring plugs into also.
Often times stuff isn’t broken, just dirty and corroded. De-Oxid is your friend.
I’m assuming there’s recorded content on the tape.
For what length of time does the track sound glitchy, for lack of a better term.
Is it possible to transfer to digital and fix via editing the damaged area?
If so you could always transfer it back to good tape.
Just noticed you’re using TWO SM57s. Not necessary. And yes, you can run into phase problems.
If you want to record with two mics, you’re better off with a 57 on the cone and a condenser mic about a foot or so away.
The 57 will capture what’s coming right out of the speaker and the...
First off, your mic (SM57) is too far away. Put it right up to the grill cloth and experiment with the side to side location.
Also your amp gain is way too high. Sounds super distorted and fizzy.
Microphones are for the purpose of recording sounds. In the world of music recording they’re used to record musical instruments. A talented whistler is a musical instrument just as is as a talented singer.
So…….. record it! :D
I dunno the time limit before my ears are shot, but with my analog work flow it’s always been kind of a mix as you go along.
Often times I have to trust my instincts as the first mix is usually the best.
The more I stray from that and try to ‘perfect’ the mix the worse it gets.