micing guidelines

[propska]

My band has just started to get in to this recording thing, and from what I've read, micing guitar amps generally seems to be a try-and-see type thing. I've been using a SM57 primarily and I have a AT3035 on the way. I've found that I like the 57 about 6 inches from the grill at a slight angle pointed directly at the cone, but it still seems to sound a bit flat. To my amateur ears, moving it closer loses the guitar dynamics, and moving it farther loses clarity. I was just wondering if there are any general guidlines/rule of thumb that would help the experimentation process.

Thanks.

 

[Adam P]

You could try angling the mic towards the edge of the speaker, or anywhere in between.

 

[Blue Bear Sound]

"Where's the best place to put a camera to photograph a mountain?"

Same kind of question, same kind of answer!

 

[grinder]

"Where's the best place to put a camera to photograph a mountain?"

In the hands of a photographer, silly boy.