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Thread best microphone for recording electric guitar

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1 Posted on 02/15/2006 at 07:44:37

I've read a ton of reviews but I'd like to hear some current opinions.

What do U believe is the best microphone out there for recording electric guitar in all forms (distortion, clean, etc)

thanks guys

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thesparrowband

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2 Posted on 02/25/2006 at 15:39:10

i love a Sure SM57 miked on center.

the_man361

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3 Posted on 05/10/2006 at 12:43:17

the SM57 is a regular favorite of studios all over.

nihility0000

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4 Posted on 05/10/2006 at 12:11:25

i like the Sennheiser MD421, but i always keep a couple sm57's around.
there really isnt really a "best" mic.... it all depends on the amp, the player, and most importantly the room.

natas

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5 Posted on 05/31/2006 at 12:16:59

the Sm57 is great, but if you want a different more accurate sound try a KM184 nuemann

brandondrury

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6 Posted on 06/04/2006 at 12:27:49

I've never had any luck with SDCs on electric guitar. Too much fizz and proximity effect.

I'm pretty much using my Royer R121 as my first choice just about every time these days, but I could get by with a 57 just fine. It just depends on what I'm going for. There is no best.

Brandon

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7 Posted on 08/13/2006 at 09:20:39

right now im useing a shure sm57 right up close and a audio technica 4040 about 3-4 feet away.
i always like the sm57 give a good rock an roll sound anyway

heres the link for the sm57
https://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/product/buy_shure_sm57_instrumentvocal_mic?full_sku=100038239

heres the link for the AT4040 https://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/product/buy_audiotechnica_at4040_largediaphragm_studio_condenser_mic?full_sku=101875912

hope everything works out

if u have any more ?'s just e-mail me at evanjmyers@comcast.net

the_man361

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8 Posted on 08/23/2006 at 09:01:46

sm57 has a nice tone and good response. its good for rock. but you need a good room/amp too.

JerryS

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9 Posted on 03/18/2007 at 17:42:40

I purchased two MXL-604 microphones. They are good for instruments. The price is reasonable. All specifications look good.

bld

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10 Posted on 09/14/2007 at 11:33:04

%1$s a écrit I've read a ton of reviews but I'd like to hear some current opinions.

What do U believe is the best microphone out there for recording electric guitar in all forms (distortion, clean, etc)

thanks guys

well.. actually u can visit http://www.splifit.com for more information about the microphone available in the market.. great information source as well as diffrent stuff available there...

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