Mic Techniques

This is the first in a series of articles to help with mic techniques for your recording. This is just one of many different techniques and can be done anywhere and with any type of mic. Some of the other equipment for example the baffles can be made with blankets and any material that absorbs sound. The basics are like this. Mic one is a typical dynamic mis it could be a Sure SM 57 or 58. I generally place this about 48" from the amp and about 50"above floor height and pointed down at an angle towards the amp. Both mics are great solid mics for any purpose recording. Mic 2 I prefer to use a Condenser mic usually spaced about 18-36" from the front of the amp. The Condenser mic which I currently use and really love is the MXL 990. This mic is reasonably priced and has a fantastic response. Mic 3 another Dynamic mic (SM 57 or 58) depending on the room size I like to place it about 36" from the wall. This picks up a really nice slapback reverb from the room. The Baffles are just to add some deadness to the room. This is personal taste. If you like a really live room then omit the baffles Again, this is just a technique and the distances and mics are all dependent on what you have and your room. Have fun experiment and good recording.
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