IronFlippy
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What's the best style of music to play?Rockthatcross said:
Seriously, though, do you like the sound of the amp live? If so, then turn the gain down a lot and then record. Have you tried different mic positions?
And if by professional you mean similar to an album, then forget it with your current set-up. Your amp probably has a 10" speaker (most 30w SS amps do), and that alone will make it sound a lot different than 4x12 cab, which is what is often used in the studio to record heavy guitar (I assume you want to record heavy guitar, but I suppose I shouldn't assume anything). The 48 is meant to be used for live vocals, not guitar amps. That will also make it sound different. And the final thing that separates a typical home recordist from a studio is the room. From then on, all you need is talent!
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Rockthatcross
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thank you, i like sorta pop punkish sound. I have a fender amp with 2 12 inch speakers too. but when u have multiple do u place the mic in between the two or just on one?
Dogman
Unkle Ticklefingers
When I mic, I just place it on one speaker. If I want a good, clean sound, I might use 2 mic's, each on a different speaker, but that is different. You will need to mess around a bit, but most of the time, for a distorted sound, near the cone. Slightly out to the side, maybe, but just try multiple places.Rockthatcross said:
IronFlippy
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Use the Fender with 2x12s. If you don't like the sound of the distortion on it (many don't, I personally don't think it's too bad) then put a pedal in front of it.
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hungovermorning
Dr. Caveman.
I know this sounds silly, but the better you make the amp sound by tweaking the settings, the better it will sound recorded. Also, purchasing an sm57 will help a lot with the tone of the guitar, if you buy it new, it even comes with a diagram of suggested miking techniques for speakers and such.
