ok im new to recording!?

[Punk Rock Elite]

hey i got a weekend job and i want to get in to recording ive been into it for a while but what i have been doin is very simple.
i was woundering if i wanted to record my guitar what should i do to record it with distorion.
do i have to have a mic by the speaker/amp?
if so what mic will i need

 

[pdadda]

You should go ahead and do a search for this topic in the forums. It has been discussed a bunch of times. Quick answer though: If you like the distortion tone coming out of your amp, stick a mic in front of it (look around the forums for mic positioning). Classic guitar amp mic is the sm57, although I prefer the Sennheiser e609. Both can be bought for under $100.
If you don't like the sound of your guitar amp, you can buy an amp simulator or add thye distortion in software.

 

[Punk Rock Elite]

i dont wont to get any software i rather a proper more natual sound.

anyway should i get a shure sm57 for a distotion sound

 

[NL5]

That would work. However, you are still gonna need recording software, or some sort of hardware recorder.

 

[Punk Rock Elite]

yeh i know that. i can sort my self out with that.
would u advise gettin a mixing desk and pluggin the mics and stuff into that and then plug the mixing desk into the computer???

 

[Ronan]

Start really simple!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would suggest you get a 4 track cassette or a little mackie mixer, a couple mics and a used ADAT. Get some recording chops with really simple tools and then you will be able to make some smart choices about gear later on. Get a few SM57 which are great for distorted guitar and a ton of other things.

 

[Punk Rock Elite]

i got software and i know how to use it but i want hardware now so what would u suggest for that

 

[cominginsecond]

You'll need a way to get the audio into your computer. For drums, 4 channels is your minimum for drums, IMO. I'd take a look at the M-Audio Delta 44. Then you need a way to preamplify your mics. Depending on your budget you should either get outboard mic preamps (which is the best option sonically) or a mixer (which would give you more preamps for the money). Then you plug your mics into the preamps/mixer into your soundcard and record. If you're recording drums you'll need at least two overhead mics (do a search) a kick drum mic (do a search) and a snare mic (do a search). If you want to mic toms, you'll need tom mics, but you'll also need more soundcard channels.

 

[Warhead]

Start really simple!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would suggest you get a 4 track cassette or a little mackie mixer, a couple mics and a used ADAT. Get some recording chops with really simple tools and then you will be able to make some smart choices about gear later on. Get a few SM57 which are great for distorted guitar and a ton of other things.

Hey...what he said!

War

 

[NL5]

If you want to record JUST your guitar into your computer soundcard, get a DMP3 preamp, and an sm57. You may be able to even skip the pre, but it would sound a lot better with one. Otherwise, maybe a cheap mixer board?

You need to explain more about what you are trying to accomplish.