Although recording guitar and bass are straightforward tasks in the studio, a number of considerations still need to be accounted for. Without these a recordist would get a poor result in the recording session. One choice the recordist has to make is between micing up the cabinet or plugging the instrument directly into interface. Using a mic is more simpler because it doesn’t require anything but to capture the sound of the guitar while plugging the instrument into the interface might involve taking in a different version of the sound. The recordist then has the decision to edit or shape the guitar sound that is captured. When micing the cabinet, another consideration to take into account is the position of the mic and the mic itself. It is recommended for recordists to use a Shure SM57 dynamic mic because it is a solid and professional mic. As for the mic position, it should be placed an inch or two away in front of the cabinet and at the center of the speaker. Other considerations for recordists can be found in the blog.
Key Takeaways:
- In order to record an electric guitar or bass in the studio one either mics up the cabinet or directly plugs the instrument straight into the interface.
- The easiest way to catch guitar sound in the studio is to mike the guitar amp cabinet because it give one the best sound.
- When one is doing direction injection (DI) of guitar recording, it is up to the recordist to shape the guitar tone or make decisions about amp selection.
“Recording electric guitar and bass can be—relatively speaking—one of the more straightforward tasks in the studio, but there are still a number of considerations to be taken into account, and a few pitfalls that could prevent an intrepid recordist from getting the best results.”
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