Acoustic guitar recording

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I need to record acoustic guitar and I've heard of a pre-amp that's made for acoustic guitar made by ART. Does anyone know what I'm talking about? I just can't get a good acoustic sound and am hoping this helps.
davem
 
DOD makes a unit like that, I think it looks like a little pedal board with effects primarily used for acoustic sound (reverbs, chorus, feedback killers). I think it would be for acoustic/electric guitars, not for use with a mic. I'm pretty sure BOSS makes one or two stomp boxes for acoustic.
All are probably between $150 and 200.
Or, buy a Taylor...
 
Thanks for the advice to buy a Taylor. Too bad it's about a year and a half late. I already own one.
I went to Musicians Superstore today and bought a Zoom 504. I don't know if that's a good idea or not. I just got home and have'nt tried it out yet. I went to the supermarket to meet my brother and he was late so I went to the music store across the street. That was my first mistake. I can't go into one of those stores without dropping some dough. The Zoom 504 is made for acoustic guitar and I hope it works ok. I just can't get that good acoustic sound while recording. If this does'nt work I can take it back with the 10 day money back garauntee.
davem
 
What microphone are you using to record? That's the #1 question. And what are you recording to?
 
good mic

This ain't nothin' new,but a Rode NT-1 mic through a good preamp will make an acoustic guitar sound great; with a little positioning,you can get everything from a big fat sound (for solo guitar) to a jangly sound that fits into the mix with other instruments.
 
It sounds like you might not be using a mic at all. From my limited experience, you should use ONLY a mic or mics. Acoustics don't seem to record well plugged in directly, even if conjunction with a mic. If you want to use a single mic, I vote for a large condensor. I like my AT 4047.
 
LI Slim is correct.

Acoustic guitars need to be mic'ed. The pickups are never better than a good condensor or two. You can get a bassy sound by pointing it at the body, more trebly if you point it at the neck/body joint, and real bright if you point it at the neck about the 7th fret. Two mics is better than one.

When I recorded acoustic we had an NT1 pointed at the body, and one pointed at the neck/body joint. Sounds nice!
 
Depending on what mic or mics you use, maybe the regular SM-57 or AKG414, mess around with it. My Taylor sounds fine plugged in with the Fishman Prefix, but if I use a mic a SM-57 suffices or the more expensive mic the AKG414...
 
Forgot to ask...

I forgot to ask, what are your recording into? Computer, 4 track? I record my Taylor into the computer and use Sonic Foundry's Vegas Pro. It sounds really good. Maybe your problem lies on your recording medium?
 
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