Mark iv help needed DESPERATLY!

[fatbagg]

Ok, Ive been recording for 3 years, and recently left computer recording...Now, I have a 900 desktop (or harddisk) 8 track recorder, a 200 dollar guitar amp mic, all planet waves cables, and a mark IV...Im getting cheese tone while recording...I need some help, if anyone could clarify a few things...

I play with mild-high gain...

Should I have reverb on while recording, and how much?
I like some mids in my sounds, but whats too much for recording?
What knobs or eq will smooth it out?
Should I record med loud (master at 2, channel at 5, full power pentode)) or quiet (master 1-2, channel at 3, class a triode)?
Should I use harmonics or mid gain?
Where should I place the mic for the most rounded type sound, not harsh?
Should I try with a 2nd mic, if so, where? ( my first is against the grill).

Im not looking for a super fuzzy or swept metal sound, I want big, smooth classic, heavy med/high gain (both gains about 7).

HELP!?!?!?!?!?!!!Any other micing techniques?

 

[Dead Moon Rising]

dialing in a sound you happy first with and start with your mic centered on the edge of the dustcap of the speaker. If you grillcloth is dark shine a flashlight thru it to see the speaker cone. (an SM57 straight on in that position will most likely get you the sound you want). If you're not happy with the try moving the mic futher out towards the edge of the speaker, and experiment.

Check out this forum too:
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/andy-sneap-151/

 

[J.L.C.]

Exact same problems and questions as me - thanks for the answers and link