Recording Guitar.

[Zeek]

Can someone share some simple tips on recording elec guitar, for example, recording mono, or stereo, panning, etc. I basically need to record a band with one guitarist, but having a mono, centered guitar seems a bit small. Any tips by you pros?

Thanks-Zeek

[Corey Shay]

A good way to start with elec guitar is an sm-57 pointed toward the cone of the the speaker. If you want a wider sound, try double tracking but this may or may not be appropriate for the music. For a thicker single performance, use two amps at once and pan them.

[Mano]

You can record it in mono and use very subtle stereodelays with short delaytimes panned across the image ( 10 to 30 ms.) Try digi's short delay plugin .
Always check the mono image to make necessary adjustments. But Corey's suggestion to doubletrack the guitar is also my favourite way of working

[Sortasonic]

I like to put a 57 on the speaker and a R-121 in the room wherever it sounds good... or even in a hallway. Nudge to fix phase problems. Pan the 57 at 100% left or right, room mic at 70 or 80%. Blend to taste. Oh, and play loud.

[Zeek]

thanks for the input so far. On one occasion, I'm just recording an old Strat on a small amp, the other session, I'm recording a real heavy, distorted guitar using an amp and half-stack. by the way, am I the only one that thinks the Metal Zone distortion pedal makes the guitar sound small and crunchy? I want a more full, heavy, but not too muddy sound and as far as the Strat, I want that as clean as possible.

Thanks again in advance.

-Zeek

[Gulliver]

THIS WORKS GREAT:

As far as stereo imaging, use two different types of speakers off of the same amp; mic each one to it's own track. I use an EV, which is the speaker I generally use, and a Celestian Sidewinder, which is bright. The EV covers most of the sound, and I blend the Celestian in a little from one side (Celestian Seasoning if you're a tea drinker). Very full and stereo sounding without using effects.

As far as distortion and clean sounds, that's 98% up to your gear. There's another thread going around on that question.

[Gulliver]

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[Mano]

Yeah play it LLLLOUDDD!!!! Have some feedback
Try some DPA omni-mikes stereopair if available. These mikes are real electronic ears. They record the way you would hear the source as it is in real life if used properly.

[Fletcher]

This article might help...might not... http://mercenaryaudio.com/recrocguit.html




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Fletcher
Mercenary Audio
mercenaryaudio.com

[blake eat world]

a D112 on axis and a 57 on axis. that's only good for big overdriven guitars