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Songwriter Forum => Recording => Topic started by: Bebopper on May 18, 2015, 09:06:19 PM

Title: Acoustic Guitar Mics
Post by: Bebopper on May 18, 2015, 09:06:19 PM
Hi folks,

I'm looking for a great acoustic guitar mic. Some thing super transparent. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Must deliver a pro sound be great on Gibson's Martin's Etc.
Cheers.
Title: Re: Acoustic Guitar Mics
Post by: Boydie on May 18, 2015, 11:44:57 PM
A lot will depend on budget - and you may even want to go "multi mic"

A good vocal mic is often very good for guitars so I would recommend a large-diaphragm condenser mic

I really like the Se 2200T on my Martin as I like the tube warmth

This is a relatively in-expensive mic at around £150 on eBay

Title: Re: Acoustic Guitar Mics
Post by: montydog on May 19, 2015, 12:28:24 PM
I have the Se 2200a model which I would highly recommend. You need to spend a lot more money to get a significantly better microphone than this for both acoustic guitar and vocals.
Title: Re: Acoustic Guitar Mics
Post by: manninomusic on August 10, 2015, 11:26:44 AM
I recently purchased a Condenser microphone from Blue, the Blue Spark microphone. I used it on a guitar once for live performance because the pickup on that mic is amazing, and it worked phenominally. I would consider it but do be advised that it is super sensitive and would pick up anything that happens in your room while recording, a piece of dust hitting the floor lol. I would recommend it 100% although I have yet to try and record a guitar with it, but I just know it would be fantastic. Look it up on YouTube!