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In that case I would be as guilty as darrin by claiming that SDC's are the "standard." As you point out, there are far too many variables (and preferences) to make such blanket claims. I still prefer two SDC's in my space with my guits. That could change though, especially after...

I suspect that would be because they are recording full bands and carving out a place for the guit in fairly denses mixes. And in that case I agree. If I have a fairly dense mix, say a Country song demo, with a lot of instruments competing for space, I do prefer a single LDC. It's just easier...

Warmth and brightness are not necessarily a product of diaphragm size. Below is a post from Harvey from his big mic thread (posted at the top of the mic forum as a sticky). When you get to the comparison between LDC's and SDC's, you will see why SDC's are usually preferred for micing acou...

You could actually buy 2 very nice guits for that budget. Maybe a dreadnaught and an OM, or maybe a steel string and a nylon string. I paid $1,500 for my Webber OM and $1,600 for my Larrivee L-30. For $1,700-$1,800 each, you could set yourself up for a lifetime. Martin, Larrivee, and Taylor...

2 SDC's is the best place to start IMO. Although there are many ways to mic a guit--and they all have their proponents--2 SDC's is still the standard. Once you have become familiar with using 2 SDC's in various configurations (XY, ORTF, SP, one over the shoulder, etc.) on different guits, you...

One builder's opinion Below is a quote from the FAQ on David Webber's website. http://www.webberguitars.com/ "What effect does a cutaway have on the sound? I have never noticed any dramatic difference between a cutaway or non cutaway version of otherwise similar guitars. A cutaway guitar...

My preferred method is to stereo mic the guit (in either XY or ORTF) with two SD condensers and an LD on vox.

muttley, thanks for doing this. It is appreciated. The closed sticky is a good idea.

How are you positioning your current mic? Are you just micing the guit and adding vocals later?

Thanks, Marik!

An entry level guitar does not need a solid top, although solid top guits can be had new for $200-$250. Mitchell is one example. The retail competition is so great that very good entry level guits can be found in this price range, as well as some very bad guits. That's why you gotta play 'em...

Marik, what about the MK 012 with the omni cap? Would that lessen the low freq response and fit the "true omni" designation? I have one of these and eventually will try it on my Petrof in a similar sized room, comparing it to some Naiant omnis.

I didn't blast you, dude, I corrected you. There is a significant difference--just as there is a significant difference between "all other online stores" and "all other online stores that I checked." I also provided the names of several other online stores that sell the 4047 for $549. Judging...

8th Street, Guit Center, Musicians Friend, Zzounds all sell it for $549. So that means "all the other online stores" do not sell it for $699.

I was a newbie in 1999. Wait...I'm still a newbie. :D

If you are looking for good acou guit preamps also consider the John Hardy M1 and 2x the Speck Mic Pre 5.0. In listening tests, these have been two of my favorites--both around $1,600 for 2 channels.

Try to find a used Sytek.

Could be the iron.

Just to make sure our proximity effect info is clear, it is a result of polar pattern, not capsule size. It can also be controlled by mic placement.

Light's and Muttley's assessments of these soundboard woods pretty much match my playing experience. I own a Webber OM steel string and a Larrivee L-30 Nylon (both Rosewood body + cedar tops). Both of these guits seduced me with their sound--warm, complex, rich overtones; both are lightly...