Guitar Amp
Placement of the microphone when recording an electric guitar can
impact the tone as much as the choice of instrument and amplifier.
Guitar amps are usually close-miked but consideration must be made for
the type of signal the amp will produce. While condenser microphones
like the Meteor Mic have fast transient response, they cannot handle
extreme high SPL’s. The Meteor Mic should be placed approximately 4
inches from the grill of the amp. For a brighter sound, the microphone
should face the center of the amplifier’s speaker cone. By moving the
microphone off of the center of the speaker, the sound becomes mellow,
rolling off some of the high frequencies. To add more of the room sound,
the microphone can be angled away from the amplifier, or placed further
away from the speaker.
Full Band
Because of its wide frequency response and fast transient response, the
Meteor Mic performs outstandingly when used to capture a band’s live
performance. You can position the Meteor Mic on a mic stand facing the
ensemble at a distance of six to twelve feet. You can experiment with the
exact placement depending on the size of the room and whether you’re
looking for an ambient or close-miked sound.
Recording Techniques
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