How Do You Record An Acoustic Guitar?
Recording an acoustic guitar can be difficult. Sometimes it doesn’t even matter if you’re playing a $1000 acoustic. If it’s poorly recorded, it can sound thin and brittle. A bad guitar can sound good with the right mic and room sound. Every situation will require a little tweaking. It helps if you’re recording a guitar with a thick, rich tone, but if you’ve got a cheaper model, don’t give up: it still possible to get a good sound. Soundproof. You’re going to want to turn the mic sensitivity up fairly high, so make certain there’s no ambient noise. Cars driving by or coughing is going to be picked up by the mic. It’s even a good idea to stay away from a chair or floorboards that creak. Record in a room with some bounce. Too much sound dampening material can make a room sound dead. Too much sound reflection can affect clarity. It takes a careful balance. Get a good condenser, cardioid (unidirectional) microphone. Small diaphragm is recommended over large-diaphragm mics-i.e. don’t use the
