So for a couple years I had stuck to using a 57, on axis where the cap meets the cone about an inch from the grille. I messed around with fredman technique and blending a condenser for rock stuff, but usually stuck to the tried and true technique ala sneap.
After reading the adam d article, I got thinking about trying something new, and began thinking maybe extreme close micing isnt the best way to go, I was never quite happy with my guitar recordings, maybe I should try something other than close micing.
Luckily I have a decent sounding room, so there wasnt any nasty reflections or anything to worry about. So I started micing from about 5-7 inches back, but it was really thin. I mixed in a 57 ala sneap, it really brought the low mids up, and gave them definition.
But I couldnt find a happy medium with my amp settings to get a good mix of "ooohmf" and "sizzle".
I had a LDC hooked up, as I was recording vocals yesterday. I decided to toss it behind the cab. WOW! what a difference. The track seems to give you the "oohmf" and the "sizzle"!
When I mute the LDC track, the guitar sounds thin and focused (a good thing) but lacks the oohmf.
Its funny, because when the track (behind the cab) is soloed, it doesnt sound overly woofy. I have even been using this technique for solos, and it works great!
The project Im reamping is an alternative / hard rock type deal, so It doesnt contain much fast, heavy riffing. Im anxious to see how this method will work for faster, heavier stuff.
If anyone is interested, I will post a clip
After reading the adam d article, I got thinking about trying something new, and began thinking maybe extreme close micing isnt the best way to go, I was never quite happy with my guitar recordings, maybe I should try something other than close micing.
Luckily I have a decent sounding room, so there wasnt any nasty reflections or anything to worry about. So I started micing from about 5-7 inches back, but it was really thin. I mixed in a 57 ala sneap, it really brought the low mids up, and gave them definition.
But I couldnt find a happy medium with my amp settings to get a good mix of "ooohmf" and "sizzle".
I had a LDC hooked up, as I was recording vocals yesterday. I decided to toss it behind the cab. WOW! what a difference. The track seems to give you the "oohmf" and the "sizzle"!
When I mute the LDC track, the guitar sounds thin and focused (a good thing) but lacks the oohmf.
Its funny, because when the track (behind the cab) is soloed, it doesnt sound overly woofy. I have even been using this technique for solos, and it works great!
The project Im reamping is an alternative / hard rock type deal, so It doesnt contain much fast, heavy riffing. Im anxious to see how this method will work for faster, heavier stuff.
If anyone is interested, I will post a clip
