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thicker and thicker Hi, I'm all acoustic in my approach, but the thicker tracks are a goal of all of us. I double track only, not more. More than two adds confusion for my ears. The key for me is where I pan the two tracks. 3 & 9 give a nice spread, but not totally seperate as hard right /...

Reply to techniques I have always got more harhness from stereo micing. Even the best mics I used seem to add harshness. I stopped stereo micing my acoustic. Now I mostly just double track and pan 3 & 9 oclock position. It both fattens the guitar track and sounds like real stereo. It is...

Nice web site for the basic acoustic recording information. Choice of mics and their techniques are readily available. However, these just don't cut the mustard alone. I've been down the many microphone and techniques road - please, no more frustration. I could fill my bathtub with all these...

If you have a pre-amp with a phase buttons, push one in, that would even be an easier way to check it. The ART MP tube pre-amps have this feature. enjoy... Chuck

Hi John, You made me laugh. Money talks and silk is expensive too. Chuck

Hi Rev E, Yes, I can relate to those ideas for sure. I do wrestle with the the decision of a dead or live room. - I don't like the commonly offending frequencies around the 800HZ to 1.5 KHZ on the acoustic guitar. When these are cut, it seems to warm, but I hate to cut if I can get the sound...

Hi Shakestheclown, Which of these units mentioned would you say gave you the greatest amount of help in warming your tracks ? - What is a magneto ? -I've heard the Joe Meek stuff is awesome. Thank you for your input Chuck

Thanks John, Delay does sound like a great idea. I never did know the mathmatics however. Maybe I can now make this work for me. Thanks much, Chuck

Hi twist, As we both know, the acoustic guitar is a unique instrument to record. Some have it mastered, and I hope to find their help. I believe we can get closer to what the pros are getting, even in a basement. We just have to keep digging for details. I believe "it is not the equipment you...

OK...thank you dobro & Krysto. Specifically speaking, would you say the the silky warm strumming sound comes from a soft knee compression or heavy ? What type of reverb? What cuts or boosts on EQ? - I don't think I've ever heard a guitar sound that good naturally, but it sounds great cutting...

What effects are most often used on acoustic guitars - for strumming and picking ? Is there a processor that rules in this area as well ?

I'm curious about this doubling tracks on recordings. Is this something that only home studios do to fatten tracks ? Do the big pro studios do this too, or do they have equipment to fatten their track ? Thanks

How does one get the warm silky strum sound on an acoustic guitar recording. Some commercial recordings sound so comfortable to the ears; no harshness and etc. Is this heavy compression or something ? Thanks

If you love playing as a first hobby or career, can afford it, just buy the best, a hand made James Olson. Yes, it will cost $4500. and a 18 month wait, but it is so sweet to the ears and recordings. James Taylor lives for his Olson guitars...

MIDI "Musical instrument digital interface". I'm not a MIDI guy either, but yes, any unit with the eight pin MIDI plugs will sync up and work each other. I think it is a great tool once you learn to use it. Those who have entered the knowledge think it is the greatest.

Electronic engineers claim that XLRs only show their value when running long distance cables. They may be right - I have never heard a difference between XLR & 1/4s in my studio with lines 25' and under. I'm sure there are situations that contradict that train of thought, but I have always had...

I have also experienced noise on my ART Dual MP. It does however have a nice warming character, more so than my Bellari. I have never owned any gear that warmed too much. I would like to own such a thing... Chuck

OK Ears...I will try going straight to my 1202 VLZ Mackie and see if I get a better signal. Thanks much... Chuck http://www.chuckschwandt.com

I have a Audio Technica 4031 but I get a mid range problem there too. I'll look into your suggestions - thanks. Some suggested using a desser in the side chain of my compressor. Interesting concept... Chuck

I recording flat to analog tape through a Bellari Pre and a Neumann M147 large tube condensor. When playing back into my moniters, I have a harsh mid range edge coming from the high unwound strings (B&E). I have sent the signal through my parametric EQ and cut the 800 HZ a bit; it helped. I'm...