DrewPeterson7
Sage of the Order
Just bored on a Wednesday at work, and sort of thinking out loud. I primarily record electric guitars, but like layering acoustic rhythm tracks and do the odd acoustic song here and there. I've got a pretty good signalchain, usually using a CAPI v28 for acoustics (I have a couple BAE1073MPs but think the API-style pre does a nicer, sparklier job on acoustic) with Neve 551 and Chandler TG Opto compressor 500 series units available when needed. Generally, I'll either use a SE4400a C414-style mic or a SE VR1 ribbon, and if I'm doing just a single mic mono recording it's usually pointed at the fretboard over the neck joint. I'm very happy with the results. Guitar in question is a Martin, a MC16GTE, incidentally,
But, GAS is a cruel mistress, so what are your favorite acoustic mics? What else should I be thinking of adding down the road, if I want different flavors? Mostly just making conversation, but I'm curious what you all reach for as your go-to mic if you have an acoustic guitar you want to record.
But, GAS is a cruel mistress, so what are your favorite acoustic mics? What else should I be thinking of adding down the road, if I want different flavors? Mostly just making conversation, but I'm curious what you all reach for as your go-to mic if you have an acoustic guitar you want to record.
