The first thing to understand in microphone placement on guitar amps is that the sound doesn’t resonate from the center of the cone; it comes from the off-axis – or “off center” area. How you position the microphone is really up to you and what you want your recording to sound like. If you’re wanting a louder, more treble-filled sound, you want to place your microphone towards the center cone. If you want more of a warm tone, start moving out towards the center.
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