mic'ing suggestions?

[dumass]

hey everyone...if you had these mics, which ones would u use, and where would u place them?

rode nt-1a
shure sm57
oktava mk012

 

[Dot]

dumass, here's some basic guidelines to get you started.

rode nt-1a - vocals [ 9" - 12" away behind a pop filter ], amps [ about 2' - 6' away ], drum OH [ maybe 6' up above the kick pedal or 6' up and 3' or so out from the kit pointed at the center of the kit ], acoustic guitar [ 9" out pointed at the 12th or 14th fret ]

shure sm57 - snare close-miked [ top or bottom ], amps [ stuck right in the cone ], vocals [ hand held ]

oktava mk012 - drum OH [ maybe 6' up above the kick pedal or 6' up and 3' or so out from the kit pointed at the center of the kit ], percussion [ fairly close ], amps [ about 2' - 6' away ], vocals [ 9" - 12" away behind a pop filter ], acoustic guitar [ 9" out pointed at the 12th or 14th fret ]

Dan Richards
Digital Pro Sound
The Listening Sessions

 

[dumass]

k thanks ...sry i screwed up on the question...it was supposed to be for recording acoustic guitar where would u put them? sorry. but anyway, i do have 2 of the oktava mk012's. would u recommend using one oktava and one rode nt-1a? if so, which one would be over the 12th fret, and which one would be at the bridge?

 

[tdukex]

dumass, just plug the damn things in and let your ears be the judge. Micing in stereo I'd probably use the MC012s in XY or ORTIF. If using a spaced pair you might incorporate the NT1A on either the neck or the bridge.

Here's a method I sometimes use when using different mics for spaced pair. Try each mic on the neck position (12th fret is norm although I like it nearer the nut 7th or 9th). Move the mics between 6" and 12" distance from the fretboard and listen through headphones. Try angling the mics a little toward the sound hole. Which position and which mic sounds best to you on the neck?

Now repeat the procedure near the bridge.

Now that you have chosen your mic positions, bring each mic up on its own channel and listen again. How does it sound? Check for phase issues, make adjustments if needed. Try different panning widths. How will it fit into the song?

You really need to spend some time familiarizing yourself with the guitar and the mics. There are no shortcuts to getting a good acoustic recording.