 Low Budget Mics For Electric Guitar Recording |
 Mon 1 May 2006, 11:41
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Which one of these three low-budget microphones do you think would be best for recording electric guitars? (mostly clean)
SHURE SM57 SHURE BETA 57A Blue Ball dynamic Other suggestions at around the same price range would of course be welcome... Thanks |
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Tue 2 May 2006, 10:34
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The SM57 is probably the most popular guitar mic on the planet and works well in 9 out of 10 cases, but it is more often associated with distorted and crunchy guitar sounds. The Beta57A aint bad either. They are both very versatile and can be used on other sound sources too, such as vocals, brass and almost any drum sound conceivable. Unbeatable allrounders and good value for money. Another great mic for gutsy guitar sounds is the Sennheiser MD421, although that one is a bit more expensive, but it gives you a denser, warmer midrange. I have also tried quite a few condenser mics on electric guitar with good results: AKG C3000 or Audiotechnica AT4033 are two that spring to mind. They can warm up the sound. I think what's more important is where you put the mic on the amp, this can make a huge difference. The outside of the cone is warmer sounding whereas the centre of the cone is bitey. (Never used the Blue Ball myself, so no comment there...)
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straydog Low Budget Mics For Electric Guitar Recording Mon 1 May 2006, 11:41
DANO10 Start with the SM57 and go from there. It will alm... Tue 2 May 2006, 14:43
powerbookstudio SM57 for sure, clean or crunchy it doesn't mat... Wed 30 May 2007, 06:30 filmtex I think anyone who is at all serious about recordi... Tue 6 May 2008, 14:52 lepetitmartien Avoid the blue ball, it's really not that grea... Wed 7 May 2008, 01:31 Brent Tomchik The SM57 is definitely my recommendation. It's... Wed 6 May 2009, 01:09 |
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