recording electric guitar

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Hi

I want to record some rhythm parts using my electirc (Peavey Raptor) I want a rich full sound with a touch of overdrive. So far I've tried

- going straight into my ART pre and then using ampsim in Cakewalk. Sounds pretty bad.

- Just playing through my amp and recording it with my Octava mic. Sounds better but still a bit weak.

could I plug the line-out of my amp into the ART or even straight into the audiophile card I'm using. (sounds a bit dangerous to me on both accounts)

USing Octava, AKG C-1000, ART dual pre, cakewalk 9, AMD 400, Maudio Audiophile, Peavey Raptor, Marlin Amp (yeah, I know, but it's all I've got)

cheers

Maston
 
What way does it sound bad when you mic it ?

Where are you positioning your mic ?

I think I had the same problem as you and sorted it, but I just want to make sure in case I mislead you.


pAp.
 
Basix uf Rekording Guitarz

Position your mic about a 1/2" to 1" from the grill cloth, off to the side of the speaker cone. Not toward the center. If your doin' any distorted guitar parts don't use any compression as the disorted signal is already compressed.;)

GoodLuck,
T.J.Hooker:cool:
 
PapillonIrl - Actually going back to it today it kinda sounded OK I suppose, especially when I double-tracked it with a slight delay.
It's just not meaty enough, though, I guess ??.
I'm positioning the mic about a yard away.
What did u do, I'm all ears??

TJHooker, I thought that putting the mic right against the speaker only worked for dynamic mics, anyway I'll give it a go.

cheers
 
Well yes...

I did'nt realize until after I posted, the mic you were using. I along with alot of other people use an SM-57 when recording guitars, and that's what my post was based on. Sorry for any confusion. I'm not saying you should use one, it just gets me some good results. You stick to what you like. Try inching your mic closer to the amp, until you get the results you want. ;)


T.J.hooker :cool:
 
I don't use a dynamic mic so my experience would be of no use to you. Just make sure you have it pointed off-axis though. Angle determines tone. Generally you will obtain the brightest tone with the mic aimed directly at the sound source. A softer, mellower tone can be achieved by angling the mic in relation to the source.


pAp.
 
Thanks T.J, give it a shot when I get chance.

PapillonIrl - I don't use a dynamic mic either, I've got one large and one small condenser (Octava MK219 and AKG C-1000), so your experience would be of use to me I'm sure.

Maston
 
BUY AN SM57-USE IT FOR CLOSE MICING AND SET YOUR LARGE DIAPHRAM BACK A COUPLE OF FEET AND MIX THE TWO AS YOU LIKE. AT LEAST THAT'S WHAT THEY SAY. I DON'T HAVE ANY CONDENSORS, BUT I THINK THAT SHOULD BE NEXT.
 
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