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Does anyone know a "Perfect" amp setting for recording? (Example Low=6 Mid=8 High=7 Gain=8) I am using a SM57 to mic the amp (right in the middle of the speaker). The guitar has 2 humbucker pickups. I have a Pevey Studio Pro 112 Amp, and a Schecter Diamond Series 006 Deluxe Guitar. Any suggestions?
 
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fivesixonesk8er said:
Does anyone know a "Perfect" amp setting for recording? (Example Low=6 Mid=8 High=7 Gain=8) I am using a SM57 to mic the amp (right in the middle of the speaker). The guitar has 2 humbucker pickups. Any suggestions?

Yep. Pick the one that sounds best to you, with your amp and your guitar on your song. ;)

Really, there are no "perfect" settings. It helps to put your ear right up by the speaker so you can hear what the mic is "hearing."
 
When I went to the studio the guy came in and said that there was too much distorition and it didn't sound good soo theres got to be a GOOD Recording Setting
 
Sounds like less distortion would be a good place to start. How about listen to the guy recording you for now and figure it out later?
 
I have only been to the studio once!! Im on this website to learn more cause im starting a HOME STUDIO for RECORDING!!
 
There is not a perfect setting for an amp, it all depends on genre of music, the song itself, mics, preamps, etc, etc... Every amp with the same setting will not sound the same. It is a thing called experimentation. People with good ears can tell if you have a good sound, but there is not a setting specific for each amp, a good starting point is, half as much distortion as live, half as much bass, mids nearly all the way, and a bit brighter than usual, but that doesn't always work. And yes, it will likely sound like pure ASS alone. Put it in a mix and it will likely work better than the usual no mids, all distortion, bass, and treble approach.
 
Wow!! That helped alot!! It sounds way better than before!!
 
Pro Secrets Revealed!

O.k., here it is-

Master Gain- 11
Treble- 4
Mids- 6 to 8
Bass- 3
Distortion- Less than you had it before
Channel Volume- Again, 11

That should be it! Now get out there and tear that motha' out!! :D :D
 
fivesixonesk8er said:
I am using a SM57 to mic the amp (right in the middle of the speaker).
Try setting the mic up off to the side of the cabinet slightly, about 12" in front of the speaker and aim it towards the outer edge of the cone. This will probably give you a more defined tone as well, I'm not sure what you play for gear, but the SM57 is the absolute best mic for guitar cabinets (and Audio Technica PRO 5 mics, work for me too).
 
What is the rest of your set-up like? What kind of guitar, what method of recording are you using, etc.
 
fivesixonesk8er said:
Does anyone know a "Perfect" amp setting for recording? (Example Low=6 Mid=8 High=7 Gain=8) I am using a SM57 to mic the amp (right in the middle of the speaker). The guitar has 2 humbucker pickups. Any suggestions?


if there wase a perfect setting, amps would come with a "perfect setting" button instead of dials :D


just keep the distortion way below what "sounds right" and roll the bass off
 
Getting great guitar tones is tricky. It takes a LOT of patience and testing. I've found that what I hear 4 to 6 feet away from the amp isn't always what the mic is throwing to tape. I would advise to start with a flat setting (all eq knobs at 12 o'clock) and work your way to what sounds best "on tape". Get a fellow guitar buddy to fool around with settings while you monitor from the control room. That helps in some cases.

Practice makes perfect.
 
I am currently using a Sound Blaster Audigy 2 for my recording and a 14 channel mixer. I am using Audio Studio 2004 Deluxe for softwear to edit and mix. Does anyone know of any CHEAP recording sound cards that sound good?
 
Hey. I have something that has always worked for me... Here it is:

Bass: 7
Mid: Either 3 or -7
Trebel: 5
Gain: Whatever you want.

Try it out!
 
I personaly think BurnBarfield had the best advice! The guitar sounds way better than the tinny super distorted sound. Thanks alot BurnBarfield!!!!
 
fivesixonesk8er said:
I am currently using a Sound Blaster Audigy 2 for my recording and a 14 channel mixer. I am using Audio Studio 2004 Deluxe for softwear to edit and mix. Does anyone know of any CHEAP recording sound cards that sound good?

MAudio Delta series (44, 66, 1010) are reputed to be good cards for the money (and would almost certainly be better than the SB). However, replacing your soundcard is probably the least of your worries right now. Focus on getting a good tone first through mic placement and adjusting your amp settings using the suggestions above. I think the post you deleted mentioned a Peavy amp and Schecter Guitar, right? Depending on which amp it is, that might be part of the problem. Some amps record better than others. That is not to say you need to run out and plunk down $$$$ for a new amp, just that it may take a little more work to get a decent recorded sound out of that amp.
 
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