I'm recording a "Dredg" type band...

[csholtmeier]

Almost have click tracks and scratch guitars done.

Drums will be done at a studio with a big live room, nice board, and top-notch mics.

Bass will probably be Sansamp and Ampeg SVX.

I'm thinking SM7b for Vox. Maybe LDC.

What do you suggest I use to mic guitars? I'm thinking I5 and a LDC? What about the SM7b? Lead guy plays a Strat thru a Dual-Rec head and Mesa Cab. Rhythm guy is Les Paul thru a Hughes & Kettner. Lots of effects and delays.

 

[doc_backmask]

I recommend you try to look at Amplitube 2 while you're messing around with SVX. I just spent a few hours last night going between the two plugs while tracking bass and found that my BDDI > Amplitube 2 - Modern Lead > SIR Ampeg 810 impulse sounded pretty damn sweet. The modern lead added a nice high mid compression that I couldn't get out of any of the SVX heads.

 

[2012]

Use a room mic on the guitars to add ambience when the songs call for it.

Can you post it or a link when it's done? I'd like to hear it.

 

[csholtmeier]

I'll definitely post it when I'm done, I'm thinking I might even post the tracks for you guys to mix (pending bands approval of course).


I'm really interested to hear people's opinions on a condensor (large or small) versus an SM7b on the guitars.

 

[Deaf Ear]

I've had pretty good results with an AT 4033 on cabs for more indie rock kinda stuff. Just take a day to play with stuff if time constraints allow.

 

[ryanojohn]

Why not try an R121, and maybe a 421

 

[2012]

I'm really interested to hear people's opinions on a condensor (large or small) versus an SM7b on the guitars.

What mics do you have access to?

 

[KeithRT99]

i would do the i5 or a 57 close, and a LDC in the room.

 

[csholtmeier]

What mics do you have access to?

Typical 57/58's, SM7b, E609, RE20, ATM25, I5, AT3031 (pair), various large condensors. No ribbons though.

I've never had good results using a large condensors on guitars, what are using for mic placemnet?

 

[Deaf Ear]

Too bad about no ribbons, that might have been your ticket home. As for LDC placement, it's really up to the room rather I would use one or not. If the room sounds good, start about 8 or 9 inches back if the mic can take it, then slowly pull back until it's too much. If I'm doing this rout, I usually end up Somewhere around a foot or so. Keep a 57 up there too, go with what you know, and make DAMN SURE you check for phase. If the room sounds good, you can get plenty of it in a second or third mic and mix and match. With this type of music, the room will come in handy for you I promise.

 

[csholtmeier]

That's good to hear because the amps just sing in the room.

If I can capture what I'm hearing when the band rehearses, I'll be happy.