Guitar Dist, usually produce noise/hiss. Is there any official way to get rid of this

[underp]

Guitar Distortions produce a hiss or a background noise that make it sound oversatured, and Guitar cords are totally unperceptibles.

Is not that noticeable when you kill frequencys between 12-16k.

I've tried making sound noise samples and then applying noise reduction techniques based on noise samples, But i'm losing a lot of sound fidelity by doing this.

Most common Hiss reduction filters, kills audio fidelity too.

Is there any OFFICIAL way, to get rid of this anoying sound ?

 

[97reb]

I used to have a lot of noise, even with a pretty decently shielded guitar. If your guitar is nicely shielded and you are still getting some noise, then try an equilizer and a compressor. I just got both and they have changed my sound/style/outlook/... etc...

 

[Light]

Guitar Distortions produce a hiss or a background noise that make it sound oversatured, and Guitar cords are totally unperceptibles.

Is not that noticeable when you kill frequencys between 12-16k.

I've tried making sound noise samples and then applying noise reduction techniques based on noise samples, But i'm losing a lot of sound fidelity by doing this.

Most common Hiss reduction filters, kills audio fidelity too.

Is there any OFFICIAL way, to get rid of this anoying sound ?

Make sure the guitar is well shielded. After that, make sure you are using good quality cable.

If you really want to get rid of RF interference (which is what you are talking about), build a Faraday (sp?) Cage for your guitar amp.


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[underp]

Here's a little sample of my recording and the noise that i'm getting.

Is the plain recording, with no EQ, No compression, no reverb, it doesn't have anything on, Just me playing guitar.

You think is possible if you take a look, and see if it's possible to fix something like that, or if i have to use a special rule to record my guitar.

Thanks

 

[Sonixx]

sounds like you are recording the distortion box directly...

I'd recommend rolling off above 6K
Scoop -3 to -6db between 200-400 to 2K

are you sure you're not overdriving the input?

roll off some highs in the box first... IMO it's way to bright

are you trying to record direct and then EQ it?

i think as this stands, this tone borders on unusable. start over and get a better tone to work with right out of the box.

 

[underp]

actually yes. I'm recording directly, casue i'm not getting the audio fidelity that i want, miking the AMP.


My amp sounds great and i've made some tests with an sm57, using a "mackie 1202", but audio really sucks. i don't know why.

Sounds like 8000khz sound.

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Here's the chain:

Directly:

Guitar > Mixer > Pedal(Aux Returns) > Mixer Out > Line IN

Micing:

Guitar > Pedal > AMP > Micing with SM57 > Mixer > Mixer Out > Line IN


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Do i really need to shield my guitar ? cause that's a difficult part of the process.

Basically, is not possible to get a decent recording if i don't shield my guitar ?

 

[grinder]

Listen to Sonixxs' advice. Do a low pass at around 6k. Distorted guitars don't exist much above 6k, so your're letting through any noise that exists in that area and eating up some headroom. There are some cases where you might need to add a little high end for clarity, not generally in the 12-16k range, though. Also, back off on your distortion.

 

[Wireneck]

If going "direct" the way you are describing has a better sound than micing your amp, you are not doing something right.
Break out the 57 and the mixer again and play around for a while. It should sound 10 times better than your direct setup even if you have bad mic placement and poor tone choices.

 

[Sonixx]

i'm never sure we're on the same wavelength in our distortion preferences... so my EQ preferences may be suspect to you...

I like a more scooped Distortion... not to much of the Eight's type and little 70's except for Black Sabbath maybe...

I always mic with at least two mics dead center on the code about 2 inches from the Grill... one being a 57 and the other a LDC of some sort. I mix these to taste, usually less 57 than LDC and then I roll off at 6K (steep) and 80Hz (steep), scoop between 200-400Hz to 2K, boost around 2.5K and 5.6K with narrow Q. I start here and then adjust until it fits the tune or the client says that's it.

this would be for a heavier metal distortion.

 

[underp]

Thanks a lot guys. I think that i'm now understanding i little bit more about distortions and what's really relevant for the listener.

I did some new tests recently, and i really want your recommendations. Here's my new test:

Basically i'm looking for any recommendation about all the things that i'm missing in the distortion and all the things that i can do to improve the sound fidelity and clarity, cause every time i hear my recordings i felt like it needs something more, that i don't really know what exactly is.

I did the recording of the chords & solo by separate, and it is not to well syncronized, don't pay attention to that.

P.D: I'm trying to produce music, i'm not a guitar player, so don't piss me off, cause the solo sucks.

 

[Sonixx]

i'd say you've taken a big step forward...

now double the rhythm... pan them hard left and right... maybe add a touch of very short small room reverb... or not