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The Basics of Miking an Amp

Steve Hubbard
BeginnerAny styleRecording 4 lessons22m

Hi guys, This tutorial focuses on some basic principles for miking a guitar amp, in both a live, and a studio situation. In each of the following videos, I'll include sound samples, to give you a proper understanding of the basic variations which can be achieved by changing the position of a microphone. I also provide tips and pointers, to help you get started. Quick tips: Dust Cap = Brightest point of speaker. As you towards the surround, the tone becomes warmer. Distance: Close will get you the least room noise, and the most low end. Backing away will add room noise, and reduce low end. Below is a simple diagram of the standard guitar speaker.

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  1. 1 8:15 Lesson · 8m The Basics of Miking an Amp - Overview Hi guys, This tutorial focuses on some basic principles for miking a guitar amp, in both a live, and a studio situation. In each of the following videos, I'll include sound samples, to give you a proper...
  2. 2 3:43 Lesson · 4m The Basics of Miking an Amp - Common Positions Basic position variables: Location: Center, Off-Center, Edge Axis: On or off. Measurement of angle. Distance: Distance between speaker and micrphone. Samples, in order: Center, on axis Off-center, on axis...
  3. 3 4:32 Lesson · 5m The Basics of Miking an Amp - Types of Microphones Common types of microphones, for recording guitar amps: Dynamic: (Usually close miked, durable, standard for guitar amps/cabs. Ex: SM57) Ribbon: (Delicate, dark in tone, expensive, sensitive to room noise. Ex...
  4. 4 5:04 Lesson · 5m The Basics of Miking an Amp - Final Demonstration In this final clip, I spend a few minutes playing, and moving the microphone around. Hopefully by now, you have a clear understanding of the importance of mic position! Please provide feedback and requests for...

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