Guitar Recording
Guitar is one of the most versatile instruments to record and there's no single right way to do it. An SM57 on a cranked amp. A condenser a foot off the body of an acoustic. A direct input for clean electric tones. Sometimes all three at once.
Electric Guitar
For electric guitar, we typically mic the amp with an SM57 close to the speaker cone. We can add a second mic farther back for room sound or a different angle. If you use pedals, bring your full pedalboard. We record the signal as it comes out of your amp.
DI recording through the Line 6 Pod Go is also available for re-amping flexibility or for situations where amp volume is an issue.
Acoustic Guitar
Acoustic guitar gets a condenser mic positioned to capture the body resonance and string detail. Placement varies by guitar and room. We test positions before committing. For singer-songwriters, we use separate mics for voice and guitar to maintain mixing control.
Finger noise, pick attack, and body resonance all come through on a well-placed condenser. That's the point. Acoustic recordings should sound natural and detailed.
