Dynamic mic - amp miking

[DaisyCutter]

I'm using an SP B1 to mic my combo amp. The problem is that it's too sensitive and picks up too much ambient noise.

So i figure a dynamic mic might be what I need. I am looking at getting an SM57. But I'm wondering if it will color the sound too much. I mainly just want something that will represent what I hear when I'm sitting in front of my amp...and not really alter the sound.

Thanks.

 

[chessrock]

I think most ribbon mics tend to do a good job of that.

Problem is most mics that won't alter the sound too much will inevitably tend to pick up more ambient noise. Your surroundings are a bigger part of your amp's sound than you think.

You might be better off close-micing, and then simply adjusting the parameters / tone of your amp to compensate for any differences. An amp will always sound different on a recording than it does live.

 

[DJL]

I'm using an SP B1 to mic my combo amp. The problem is that it's too sensitive and picks up too much ambient noise.

So i figure a dynamic mic might be what I need. I am looking at getting an SM57. But I'm wondering if it will color the sound too much. I mainly just want something that will represent what I hear when I'm sitting in front of my amp...and not really alter the sound.

Thanks.

Before you give-up on the SP B1 as you combo amp mic... try an inline pad... and put the big black foam windscreen on and almost close mic the amp.

 

[DaisyCutter]

Thanks for the feedback. I'll definitely look into the ribbons and try the miking recommendations.

I do have two beds in the same room. I suppose I could make some sort of mattress fort to enclose the amp. And drap some blankets over the open sides.

Or maybe I could try and make a little iso-box out of one of these plastic boxes:
http://www.stacksandstacks.com/html/product183_0.htm
And line the inside with Auralex or something like that.
My amp is a little Tech21 Trademark10, so there ought to be a box big enough to accomadate that and the B1.