I am new to recording, have learned a lot about both the software and getting a decent recording - plus when/where to add various effects and filters. However, I ran into this problem recently.
I was recording my acoustic guitar, finger picking style, so quieter than when using a pick, and could hear this whistling. I couldn't figure out what it was until I suddenly realized that it was my nose... ouch..
So I reduced the mic sensitivity/gain and that worked except I had to position the mic closer to the guitar - and I could hear my fingers on the strings - more than I liked..
Other than experimentation between the mic levels, the guitar position, etc. - what else can I do to ensure my breathing (the nose whistle was thankfully mostly cold related and is not an ongoing sound) and finger picking sounds are reduced while getting enough volume to make the recording useful?
I also thought about creating some type of shield to isolate the guitar and microphone more... any ideas?
Thanks,
Matt
I was recording my acoustic guitar, finger picking style, so quieter than when using a pick, and could hear this whistling. I couldn't figure out what it was until I suddenly realized that it was my nose... ouch..
So I reduced the mic sensitivity/gain and that worked except I had to position the mic closer to the guitar - and I could hear my fingers on the strings - more than I liked..
Other than experimentation between the mic levels, the guitar position, etc. - what else can I do to ensure my breathing (the nose whistle was thankfully mostly cold related and is not an ongoing sound) and finger picking sounds are reduced while getting enough volume to make the recording useful?
I also thought about creating some type of shield to isolate the guitar and microphone more... any ideas?
Thanks,
Matt