first acoustic recording

[bigpoppa]

this is the first project i've ever recorded. I know it's pretty rough, so i was looking to get some suggestions for future recordings.

thanks

[Nigel451964]

Hi,

This sounds quite nice as a first attempt at recording. It sounds like your using a electro-acoustic plugged in but have you tried recording the guitar with a mic to get a more natural acoustic sound?

Cheers
Nigel

[GuitarPix]

Great music and nice playing. Very soothing and mellow. You should give a try with a mic - you can get some pretty decent small diaphragm condensers for - at most - $200.

Might also look at the Karma K-Micro Matched Pair Karma Audio - Products $25 plus shipping for a pair of mics that get great reviews. I'll be looking at those myself.

I've used a large diaphragm AT2020 (about $100) and does a reasonable job. My large diaphragm AT3035 does a better job, and I've found those used for $150.

Start with one mic placed about 6 inches away from the 12th fret, pointed back at the sound hole. Try that, then move a bit, keep trying till you find your guitar's sweet spot (although that may be it - a lot of recordings are done with the mic at that spot.

Later, you can add a second mic a little more towards the sound hole pointed at the strings. Gives a nice broad stereo sound, again, move it around till you find the best spot.

[bigpoppa]

wow. thanks for the replies guys. i recorded this a while ago, and actually forgot how to play it now. haha. i will try the mic suggestion though on a new recording, though. right now i have a mxl v63m, but i was thinking about getting the blue bluebird condenser. what do you guys think?

[GuitarPix]

Originally Posted by bigpoppa

wow. thanks for the replies guys. i recorded this a while ago, and actually forgot how to play it now. haha. i will try the mic suggestion though on a new recording, though. right now i have a mxl v63m, but i was thinking about getting the blue bluebird condenser. what do you guys think?

I haven't played with that one, but the reviews are really good (that I've read anyways.) Seems to be on at a really good price at zzounds.com - I'd go for it.

[bigpoppa]

awesome. i think i'll try it out. i'll be sure and let you guys know how i like it. and upload some samples of course. haha.

[BudmanRocks]

I like my Shure BG 4.1 electric condenser. I also use two AKG D770 Emotion's for acoustic and vocals. I use those mics and a direct line and record 3 tracks at once. 1 track for each mic. Most of the time I blend all 3 tracks and the sound is awsome. (atleast I think so.) I will load the song up on here for bashing and see what everyone thinks.

[charliethunder]

really beautiful.
enjoyed it extra immensely.

[kyleknapp]

The guitar actually sounds darn good for being a DI. For around $50 you can get a matched pair of Behringer C2 condensers - I've had pretty good results with these cheap mics.