What do you use to record?

Heket

Heket

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Hi guys,

I was just wondering what you use to record your guitar? Mic? DI? The main reason I ask is because I intensely dislike cab simulation, and all the amps I have with a DI or headphone output employ that, presumably because they expect it to be used in a live situation. But I think it sounds balls in a studio type recording :(

Bass is easy as majority of the time I'm not expecting to use distortion, or if I do it's never more than the capability of my Ultimate Drive pedal, which I just use direct into my audio interface. But with guitar I need just that little bit more distortion. My Laney TI15 sounds fantastic but I'm not really into mics and would prefer a DI soloution.

Do I need to start exploring again for the Perfect Pedal for Metal or are there other DI options? I know for bass at least you can get DI boxes, but I'm not sure about the gain level on those.

Thanks!
 
Heket said:
Hi guys,

I was just wondering what you use to record your guitar? Mic? DI? The main reason I ask is because I intensely dislike cab simulation, and all the amps I have with a DI or headphone output employ that, presumably because they expect it to be used in a live situation. But I think it sounds balls in a studio type recording :(

Bass is easy as majority of the time I'm not expecting to use distortion, or if I do it's never more than the capability of my Ultimate Drive pedal, which I just use direct into my audio interface. But with guitar I need just that little bit more distortion. My Laney TI15 sounds fantastic but I'm not really into mics and would prefer a DI soloution.

Do I need to start exploring again for the Perfect Pedal for Metal or are there other DI options? I know for bass at least you can get DI boxes, but I'm not sure about the gain level on those.

Thanks!
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I use both mic and DI - depends what I'm playing. My Vox VT30 makes really nice dirty sounds, and a mic in front of that is great. If it is just some clean lead, I may use my PodXT direct into the computer. There's a bass version with a heap of stuff to explore - with Christmas coming, if you know what I mean...
 
DonP said:
I use both mic and DI - depends what I'm playing. My Vox VT30 makes really nice dirty sounds, and a mic in front of that is great. If it is just some clean lead, I may use my PodXT direct into the computer. There's a bass version with a heap of stuff to explore - with Christmas coming, if you know what I mean...
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I just dug out my VT20+ today seeing as you mentioned it and got some pretty good results from that. Thanks!

BGood said:
I got a very dimple and cheap set-up.
GLS AUDIO ES-57 microphone, into Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, into Audacity.
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Cool! I probably need to fiddle around with mic position a bit. I'm using a Sennheiser version of the SM58 which I can never remember the model number for, it's really supposed to be for vocals I think but it's the only mic I have. I also have the 2i2 and use Audacity.

I dunno, maybe it's just because of played the bass for a while now, but most guitar recording samples I've tried sound harsh and buzzy. Maybe it's mixing and EQ advice I need more of.
 
I'm using a Helix with an FRFR PA speaker and I have a AKG 214 mic placed about 3 feet in front and 2 feet above the speaker. It comes out pretty good when recording. I just have to be careful of feedback...
 
I could use some help in this area.....

I have a Behringer BDI21 bass pedal and a cable to go from it to the computer--- I just dont know what a good Software to use would be
 
Software. If you want to mix tracks, there is some really top class Freeware called Reaper. If you just want basic recording, Audacity - also free
 
Adrian, I would start with Audacity. 1st It's FREE just like you like. 2nd It has an easy learning curve so you can get right down to business. 3rd It's damn good software for basic recording, mixing and exporting files.

I have a couple high brow recording software suites and they are so hard to use they just sit dormant on my PC...
 
Audacity is probably the right choice.

The advantage using Reaper for multitracking is one of learning. When you can use Reaper, the transition to ProTools - the indsustry standard - is pretty easy. It is a kind of lookalike.
 
 
I recommend the Sennheiser 609 mic in front of your Vox amp. The 609 is intended for just this purpose,
and should allow you to record the tones of your SG through the Vox, which I think is a good combination.
Mike that little Vox and send the signal to a P.A. and it can sound like a million. I've seen it done.

You can buy a cable with XLR on one end (for the mic) and USB on the other, for the 'puta.
Or use some other interface that you already have.

But I don't think the vocal mic would be inaccurate. If cash is short, I believe you could get a lot done
by miking the amp with your vocal mic on a boom, maybe one meter away... good luck with it.
There might be a sweet spot in the room for using your existing mic. The 609 likes to be hanging down the amp,
right in front of the speaker, off to one side a bit. They make them with a flat side, just for this.

And make sure you get that little Vox off the ground. Prop up the front with a shoe if you don't have anything
else. Some of us make elegant little ramps, and paint them theatre black. I use a piece of driftwood that I really
like, it helps my tone (of course)... drifting tone wood.
 
Our sound man had me buy two Sennheiser E-906 I use two amps live sounds great. It has a 3 way switch Bright, Normal, Smooth.
Get a mini boom stand and your set. On the cheap a Sure SM57 works well.
 
I downloaded Audacity ---- but --- I cant get it to work ----

Owegi lent me a sound blaster by "creative" I plug it into the USB --- but the 'puter dont see it......
 
Just saw this in another discussion.
http://www.guitarcenter.com/search?Ns=r&Ntt=used+Steinberg+UR22
Some say it is as good and maybe more stable (drivers) than the Focusrite Scarlett. And much cheaper too.

Steinberg-UR22-Front-and-Back-Panels.jpg
 
I am so interested in getting started with this but cant buy equipment right now. I'm going to have another go using the Irig and Garageband.
 
i sometimes record little sound bites on my phones voice recorder.not the greatest but it works i guess
 
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