Which mic should I use.

[ClapHands]

I'll be recording a bass guitar on Saturday, and I need to suggestions on what I should use to mic a bass amp. My two options are a Rode NT1A or Shure Beta 52 bass drum mic. I've done some recording with the NT1A and it's good at catching the full frequency of the instrument, but leaves a little to be desired in the lows. I've only heard about using a bass drum mic on an amp, but I'm worried it won't catch enough mid to high range tones. Does anyone have any advice for me on what mic I should use?

 

[Simman]

I'll be recording a bass guitar on Saturday, and I need to suggestions on what I should use to mic a bass amp. My two options are a Rode NT1A or Shure Beta 52 bass drum mic. I've done some recording with the NT1A and it's good at catching the full frequency of the instrument, but leaves a little to be desired in the lows. I've only heard about using a bass drum mic on an amp, but I'm worried it won't catch enough mid to high range tones. Does anyone have any advice for me on what mic I should use?

Use both, between the 2 you should have it covered.

 

[daav]

How about recording direct? Try it if you aren't happy with the mic sound.

Daav

 

[ranjam]

If this is a live band thingy, I'd skip the mic. You'll get bleed, and it'll be tough to be happy no matter what you end up with. I can't believe I'm the only one to say this so far, but here goes.........

Sans Amp RBI​

And that's the name of that tune, as my friend Baretta used to say. Blend the two if you want, and have options. If your only options are an NT1A and a Beta 52, try the Beta 52. What have you got to lose? But really, before Saturday, rent an RBI. You'll wonder how you lived without it.