Micing Guitar amp with Condensor mics

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Does anybody here mic their guitar amp with a condensor mic for recording purposes?

I had a feeling this was a way to go to get a better sounding recording. That was when I had an analog recorder and I just couldn't get a good sound with my SM57 but now that I got a digital recorder it's not so bad. But I'd still like to know if using a condensor would improve things or if it's not worth the hassle.

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I have done so frequently. The most common method is to use a Large Diaphragm condenser a few feet away from the amp (experiment with the exact placement). I have also used some small diaphragm condensers which can handle high SPL levels for close micing. I usually use them in combination with dynamics, however. You might also try using a different dynamic (I love RE-20s on electric guitars, for instance).


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Light said:
I have done so frequently. The most common method is to use a Large Diaphragm condenser a few feet away from the amp (experiment with the exact placement). I have also used some small diaphragm condensers which can handle high SPL levels for close micing. I usually use them in combination with dynamics, however. You might also try using a different dynamic (I love RE-20s on electric guitars, for instance).


Ok, so how sensitive are these large diaphrams. I'm thinking about a Shure KSM27. I mean aren't these mics real sensitive and hard to control, meaning they pick up a lot of noise? Man there are so many kinds of mics I haven't even heard of the RE 20s.


Hey Daisy

I've been seeing the SP B1 mic mentioned a lot around here. Who makes it and how much does it cost? I'm assuming it's a dynamic mic.


Massi
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Read the Harvey Gerst's thread in the mic forum. You will learn a lot.


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Massimo said:
Does anybody here mic their guitar amp with a condensor mic for recording purposes?

I had a feeling this was a way to go to get a better sounding recording. That was when I had an analog recorder and I just couldn't get a good sound with my SM57 but now that I got a digital recorder it's not so bad. But I'd still like to know if using a condensor would improve things or if it's not worth the hassle.

Thanks
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I've got a lot of mics and most of the time I prefer dynamic mics for amps... and one of my favorite dynamic mics for amps is the Sennheiser MD421. ;)
 
Massimo said:
Light said:
I've been seeing the SP B1 mic mentioned a lot around here. Who makes it and how much does it cost? I'm assuming it's a dynamic mic.Massi
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797 Audio in China makes the Studio Projects B1 mic for PMI Audio and it sells for about $80... and it's a condensor mic... and the reason why you see it talked about here a lot is because this is a HOME recording bbs and the B1 is cheap... and it's all some people can afford.
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DJL said:
I've got a lot of mics and most of the time I prefer dynamic mics for amps... and one of my favorite dynamic mics for amps is the Sennheiser MD421. ;)
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I don`t do much micing myself, but have been around years of guitar amp micing using the Senn md421... on nearly any type of amp.
 
>>I've got a lot of mics and most of the time I prefer dynamic mics for amps... and one of my favorite dynamic mics for amps is the Sennheiser MD421. <<

DJL

Just curious what mics do you have?

Why do you prefer the dynamics? I know the MD421 are highly liked and recommended around here as well.

One thing I like about the dynamics myself is that they don't pick up a lot of background noise. You could even have two people playing and recording in the same room at the same time and get away with it. It's not the professional way of doing it but it can be done.
 
I have over 50 mics... and I like the Sennheiser MD421 on guitar and bass amps because it sounds great... and it's better than most other mics for miking amps IMO.
 
Sennheiser MD421

Toki987 said:
I don`t do much micing myself, but have been around years of guitar amp micing using the Senn md421... on nearly any type of amp.
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Yeah, the Sennheiser MD421 sounds great on both guitar and bass amps.
 
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