One of the most common instruments singer/songwriters need to record on any given day is the acoustic guitar. It also happens to be a complex instrument to capture, given the wide variety of frequencies and tones that make up that signature sound we all appreciate in a good acoustic guitar. But there is no need to get frustrated about getting a good recording. Just grab your $100 mic, your favorite guitar and watch this video for the fast and easy way to get a great acoustic guitar tone…you’ll be glad you did!
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This blog is brilliant and you’re a great teacher! Well done, sir.
Thanks so much! Just trying to help!
G! So, I was watching this oldie but goodie video on recording the guitar. Quick question, what do you think about recording with two mics in stereo? Any preferences? If using the one mic, for example, are you tracking in stereo? Thanks my man!
Hey Travis! There are a lot of people who love to record acoustic guitar with 2 mics in stereo. I typically use one mic like the video and then double the performance by recording another take the exact same way.
Thanks man – so, when using the one mic – in ProTools are you selecting a mono track or stereo? Still a newbie studio owner in progress…
Yep, mono track. Only use stereo when you have 2 inputs (like 2 mics or 2 line outs from a keyboard).
Very nice sound man, great tips, what acoustic guitar do you use?
Thanks. Martin DCX1E
Hey man. Thank you thank you thank you for all you do. Watched all your videos and bought your videos too. I record a lot of acoustic guitar. I used a rode also. Have an sm81 too. The lr baggs anthem system is in all of my guitars. It actuall sounds pretty good just plugged in and recorded. I really cant thank you enough for all your hard work and help. You made a huge difference in my recordings and helped me make sense of it all.
Thanks man
Gray burchette