How to Record
Electric Guitars
Getting Started - Remember to get
a great guitar sound before you begin by listening through the headphones or by
putting your ear down where the mic would be and adjusting the microphone
slightly as you play. You may need help doing this so ask a friend to help if
you need them. If you hear any hum from the guitar then try a ground lift
adaptor between the plug of the amp and the wall socket. Also remember if your
recording with or near a computer tha
t
regular computer monitors will cause an electric guitar to hum so get a LCD
display if you can afford it or turn off the screen and record with keyboard
shortcuts if you can't. Also try to situate the guitar at a slightly different
angle to the amp to avoid the hum that comes from guitar pickups.
Microphone Set up - Recording an electric guitar can be
very simple or very complicated depending on how you set it up. The most simple
method is to take a dynamic mic like our tried and true Shure SM57 and put it
against the grill cloth of the amplifier located near the outer rim of the
speaker pointed slightly towards
the center of the speaker. This setup has been used by many studio engineers and
will usually create a favorable result if done properly. Lately the trend has
been to add a second and possible third mic. The second mic would be placed
about 3 feet away from the amp and usually is done with a good quality large
diaphragm condenser mic like the Neumann U87 or our infamous AKG 414. The third
mic is usually about 8 feet away and is high up in the room pointing down at the
speakers. Use a large diaphragm condenser with this mic as well for best
results. Now combine the three signals to get the optimal sound of raw close up
guitar and room ambience. For more help with
choosing a microphone click here.
Tips and Tricks - Already set up and
you just need
tips
and tricks to make your recording sound better.
Click here.
Drums - If you need
help or tips on recording acoustic drums then this is
the place to check out.
Acoustic Guitars - If you want help recording
an acoustic guitar then check out
this page.
Bass - Need help capturing that
electric bass we offer a few options for you
here.
Vocals -
Vocals can make or break a project. Get some nice
tips
for recording vocals here.
Other Instruments - Want to add
that
saxophone, cello, or flute to a project. Get the
facts here.
Mixing - Need help
mixing those tracks to get the right sound from your
mix. We can help here.
Equalization or Eq - Do you have a basic overall level and the tracks panned where
you want them. Then check out our tips on
Equalization or Eq.
Adding Audio effects - If you have the levels where you want them and have
added Eq its time to add some plug-ins or effects like reverb, delay, chorus,
flanger, and other effects to help that
final mix
shine.
Mastering - Need help
mastering your songs. Get the low down
here.
Other Items of Interest
- Also while your
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Records and see what we can offer your band in terms of recording and other
services. Also check out
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CD release
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download a free mp3 for a limited time.
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the Musicians Toolkit
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Below is some information on our
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rock band Lazarus X
and the their latest independent CD release
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