Need some help recording electric guitar w/ amp & mic

[DM60]

One less talked about mic setup: close mic with the dynamic with the tone a bit darker and the drive just a bit cleaner than you are aiming for then play or replay a loop while walking around listening to the walls. I often find there is a spot where the reflections just add something special . Mic up that bit of wall (yes, facing the wall) with the Rode.

Nearby rooms will often also be a fantastic place to record the ambience of. Mixing in a little of these smaller sounding tracks with the close miced can create magic.

Interesting tip!

 

[Bstrom]

I'm super, super happy with the sound I'm getting in the room, so I just want to make sure I'm doing everything right to get it to translate to "tape" without it sounding thin or losing character. I've never really messed with any sort of plugins, and I don't have any outboard gear. I'd love to hear if you guys have any sort of go-to plugins or settings you'd recommend for a situation like this.

It's time for a second opinion from a seasoned player/engineer/audiphile who can tell you what they hear. That's when you'll know what's really happening...thre good, the bad, and the ugly!

Also, additional instrument types will give individual clues on how the room is working.