how do you?

[elicantu]

how do you record a hit (ex: hitting an acoustic guitar with your fist) without it sounding like a little pop. i tried different mic positions and different mics..( at 3035 and beta 52) and i couldnt get the boom that i was hearing with my ears..

 

[Dani Pace]

Have you tried a condenser mic from about 3 or 4 feet away, in a boomy sounding room?

 

[elicantu]

my booth is really small since i only use it for acoustic guitar and vocals but i havent tried anything farther than a foot because im afraid i will start picking up static or something..

 

[CheapAdviceGuy]

You may have to record the "hit" separately, on another track, with a different mic setup, then mix it in later. Or, you could try replicating the "hit" sound with some other percussion instrument that is easier to record.

You might be able to use EQ to take out the offending frequency. Or you could throw in a fast-attack compressor/limiter. Of course, both of these will affect the guitar sound as well!

Condenser mics are super-sensitive, so backing off a bit might be worth trying, although you will pick up a higher percentage of ambient sound (if any) as you increase the mic distance.

-CAG