as the title says..i know different mics are better for different frequencies, and that the Mark IV B is a dark sounding amp, very compressed etc..so what mic's would you recommend? and if im playing into a recto 2x12, would you use 2? as in 1 per speaker? thanks!
best mic to record a mark IV
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tony777
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There is no right or wrong, it's a matter of taste, though the SM57 is very often used on guitars.
A combo of SM57 and MD 421 is very often used as well.
And I have had great results using condenser microphones since they are much clearer and brings your guitar parts right in your face.
Bottom line, you have to experiment.
Good luck.
A combo of SM57 and MD 421 is very often used as well.
And I have had great results using condenser microphones since they are much clearer and brings your guitar parts right in your face.
Bottom line, you have to experiment.
Good luck.
SM57 works well for live/rough stuff. If you want to do some memorable recordings for public consumption, try to get your hands on a nice condenser mic as well. I use an Apex 460 and an Audio-Technica 4050. They both sound great, and if you mix them with a nice dynamic mic (SM57 or the Sennheiser e609 is another good one) you can get some killer tones.
Something to keep in mind: if you use more than one mic, make sure the distance from the sound source to the mic is equal otherwise you will have phase issues and the resultant recorded signal will most likely sound like ****. If you can't or don't want to do this, record each mic to a separate track, and shift them digitally later on, to sync up the signals. Sometimes small phase shifts can be pleasing (in the range of maybe 1-5ms) but anything more than that will get very ugly, very quickly.
Also: if you're using condenser mics, make sure it doesn't get too loud. They are relatively fragile and they CAN break or be ruined by extremely loud sounds. A general rule of thumb I follow is this: put your ear where the condenser mic is and play. If it's unbearably loud, chances are, it's not too great for the mic. Obviously the mic can be pushed a bit cuz it doesn't feel pain or whatever, but just keep in mind that they are not invincible and loud sounds (particularly huge, chunky, palm muting riffs) will wreck them.
Something to keep in mind: if you use more than one mic, make sure the distance from the sound source to the mic is equal otherwise you will have phase issues and the resultant recorded signal will most likely sound like ****. If you can't or don't want to do this, record each mic to a separate track, and shift them digitally later on, to sync up the signals. Sometimes small phase shifts can be pleasing (in the range of maybe 1-5ms) but anything more than that will get very ugly, very quickly.
Also: if you're using condenser mics, make sure it doesn't get too loud. They are relatively fragile and they CAN break or be ruined by extremely loud sounds. A general rule of thumb I follow is this: put your ear where the condenser mic is and play. If it's unbearably loud, chances are, it's not too great for the mic. Obviously the mic can be pushed a bit cuz it doesn't feel pain or whatever, but just keep in mind that they are not invincible and loud sounds (particularly huge, chunky, palm muting riffs) will wreck them.
Elpelotero
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talk to gibson5431. Great recordings!
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My favorite right now is a Shure SM7b. I also love the Blue Bottle but it's $6k. I'm also a fan of Shure beta 56. Of course sm57s and md421s work well.
straitouttahell
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I use a Sennheiser e906 and I really love the sound it captures on track.
It's very balanced and it gets really close to the tone I hear coming straight from the amp.
I also own a Shure SM57, it's not bad but I tend not to use it alone as it gives the tone a loose and
somewhat "harsh" character which I don't personally die for.
I sometimes mix the two if I want the SM57 to add that "sizzle" which makes guitars cut
through the mix, but it's nothing I couldn't live without.
When I gig, I only take the e906 with me.
In the past I owned a Sennheiser e606 (what you US guys call the "e609 Silver", I suppose).
I didn't really like what it did to my Mark's voice. The tone it gave back was way too midrangey.
It's very balanced and it gets really close to the tone I hear coming straight from the amp.
I also own a Shure SM57, it's not bad but I tend not to use it alone as it gives the tone a loose and
somewhat "harsh" character which I don't personally die for.
I sometimes mix the two if I want the SM57 to add that "sizzle" which makes guitars cut
through the mix, but it's nothing I couldn't live without.
When I gig, I only take the e906 with me.
In the past I owned a Sennheiser e606 (what you US guys call the "e609 Silver", I suppose).
I didn't really like what it did to my Mark's voice. The tone it gave back was way too midrangey.
straitouttahell
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mrd said:
If it's not too great for the mic, then it's likely not going to be too great for your ears too :lol:
