AMp micing ?'s.

[fatbagg]

what else should I get to help my recording? Im micin my mesa with a dynamic mic, but what other equipment would be useful? Compressor maybe? mic preamp?

 

[eltrain858]

you shouldn't need a compressor for guitar recording IMO. you should be able to achieve the tone you're looking for through mic placement and maybe a little eq'ing.

what dynamic mic are you using? sometimes using more than one mic can give you a fuller tone, either using different types of microphones or by placing them differently (on the cone/voice coil, off axis, mic'ing the back of an open back cab, etc)

and how are you recording, with your computer?

 

[barneyc4]

Im glad someone brought this topic up.

Is an SM57 enough for recording heavy distorted guitars (modern rock - nice thick recto tone)? Should I be using another mic?

 

[redmax61]

A 57 is all I use, and I love the results.

SM57's are pretty sensitive to placement and models of speakers. Move it around a little until you find the sound that you like.

 

[jwnc]

The more mics you use the more tone options you are going to have. I usually like to do this.

1 or 2 sm57s on the speaker
1 condenser on a speaker or 2-3 feet in front to catch alittle room and gel the sound together and blend to taste. It makes a big difference when you use the right mics together.

Jason