Acoustic Guitar Recording - Mic Choices

anathematized_one · 06-19-2013, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Reign of Tachos

I did it because guides told me to, didn't really think too much into it. I've tried recording with the speakers off, it didn't make a difference.

The failed sound removal again leads me to believe that this is a pickup issue and so would not be present with mics. If you'd really like I'll take some pictures of what I'm doing and even upload a recording or 2 to either Soundcloud or Youtube.

There is no amplifier involved, just my guitar, and XLR to 3.5mm cable and the microphone or line in jack on my computer.

Yes please, the set up, what program you use, and an unedited recording.

If need be, I can make a video for you, but my acoustic hasn't got a pickup, I will have to borrow one which does.

Without hearing the unedited recording, it is difficult to diagnose the problem.

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Reign of Tachos · 06-19-2013, 12:14 PM

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All EQ and anti-feedback frequency set to the middle point. Phase reverse is on (I don't even know what it does but it didn't make a difference) and chorus is off.

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Guitar end is plugged in via an XLR cable.

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Computer end is a 3.5mm into the microphone slot.

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Speakers are off.

More photos incoming...

Reign of Tachos · 06-19-2013, 12:27 PM

Can't post anymore photos, I've reached my attachment limit. I assume deleting them will stop the first 4 from being seen.

You'll just have to take my word for it. I recorded into Ableton Live Lite. There are no effects on any of the tracks.

I can't post links, but the examples will be on my Soundcloud in 5-10 minutes. Put 'Reign of Tachos' into the search bar. I'm the only one there.

0:00 - 0:35 were done via the XLR cable.
0:36 - the end were done via a standard guitar lead with a 1/4 inch to 3.5mm attachment, also in the microphone slot.

As you can hopefully hear, there is a lot of background hiss and the guitar is comparatively rather quiet, which does 2 things:
1. Prohibits me from freely using EQ, if I even slightly boost the higher end to try and get a nicer sliding sound or whatever, the noise becomes worse.
2. In this excerpt, I'm playing with a fair amount of force. If I try to have quieter plucking sections/any kind of dynamics at all, the noise pretty much takes over.

Sorry for the silly mistakes at some parts!

Just a fun story: I was listening to the example and to do so my speakers had to be rather loud, so when I turned my normal music back on I literally jumped.

drh1589 · 06-20-2013, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Reign of Tachos

Attachment 5243 All EQ and anti-feedback frequency set to the middle point. Phase reverse is on (I don't even know what it does but it didn't make a difference) and chorus is off.

Attachment 5244 Guitar end is plugged in via an XLR cable.

Attachment 5245 Computer end is a 3.5mm into the microphone slot.

Attachment 5246 Speakers are off.

More photos incoming...

Are those Creative GigaWorks series speakers?

06-19-2013, 12:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Reign of Tachos Groupie Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 12	All EQ and anti-feedback frequency set to the middle point. Phase reverse is on (I don't even know what it does but it didn't make a difference) and chorus is off. Guitar end is plugged in via an XLR cable. Computer end is a 3.5mm into the microphone slot. Speakers are off. More photos incoming...

06-19-2013, 12:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Reign of Tachos Groupie Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 12	Can't post anymore photos, I've reached my attachment limit. I assume deleting them will stop the first 4 from being seen. You'll just have to take my word for it. I recorded into Ableton Live Lite. There are no effects on any of the tracks. I can't post links, but the examples will be on my Soundcloud in 5-10 minutes. Put 'Reign of Tachos' into the search bar. I'm the only one there. 0:00 - 0:35 were done via the XLR cable. 0:36 - the end were done via a standard guitar lead with a 1/4 inch to 3.5mm attachment, also in the microphone slot. As you can hopefully hear, there is a lot of background hiss and the guitar is comparatively rather quiet, which does 2 things: 1. Prohibits me from freely using EQ, if I even slightly boost the higher end to try and get a nicer sliding sound or whatever, the noise becomes worse. 2. In this excerpt, I'm playing with a fair amount of force. If I try to have quieter plucking sections/any kind of dynamics at all, the noise pretty much takes over. Sorry for the silly mistakes at some parts! Just a fun story: I was listening to the example and to do so my speakers had to be rather loud, so when I turned my normal music back on I literally jumped.