For this task I used quite a few mics so i could experiment with ideas. I used an SM58 and 57, the AKG, Sennheiser M421 and a Direct Input. I also played with overdrive and clean and distance from the amp. To accentuate and extend the idea of including room noise i moved all mics about 5 meters away from the amp to absorb the characteristics of the room. I found the best mics for this session to be the 57 and the 58, the 57 offered more definition in the higher end, while the 58 captured the raw grunge and power of the overdrive. Although in the past the 421 has been the guitar mic that Ive sworn by, in this case it didn't show itself to be very useful at all, the sound was far too thin and 'weak.' Thumbs up to the 57 and the 58. When it comes to recording rock these are the two I'll reach for first.
All three of the recordings are a mixture of the SM57, 58 and the AKG. The 57 gave high end definition, the 58 gave the grunge and power of the distortion and the AKG brought out the low end and helped give a 'fuller' sound. I have applied some EQ on 2 mixdowns, the distance recording the one without any production.
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References:
Grice, David. "Guitar Recording." Lecture. Adelaide University. 11/3/08.
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