Hi all,
I'm not a complete newbie on recording, but I don't have any knowledge on mic choice/placement when it comes to the difference (is there?) between a nylon and a steel strung guitar.
Normally there's only 1 acoustic guitar I have to deal with at a time. Mostly I prefer a Beyer M260. Or MD421-II in live situations.
This time I'm to record a duo: both sing and both play guitar: one nylon the other steel. It's gonna be a multitrack one take, no audience, no video. I'm not too sure these guys can balance levelwise.
I was wondering if anyone has some good starting points on mic choice/placement. Or any other experience with these two acoustic s side by side. Or maybe even a suggestion on the whole setup.
Thanks & Cheers
Mics:
2 RODE NT1A
4 Oktava mk012-03
3 Shure SM57lc
1 Shure Beta52A
1 Shure SM58
1 Sennheiser MD 421N
1 Sennheiser MD 421-II
1 Sennheiser MD 431-II
2 Sennheiser MD 441u
1 Beyer M260N
1 Beyer M99
Comments
Just in case another beginner finds this thread looking for answ
Just in case another beginner finds this thread looking for answers:
I decided to go simple:
2 MK012 cardioid in a sort of NOS
just over a meter (about 4 feet) from the performers
it came out great
So for all your other beginners out there:
there isn't a lot of difference recording steel vs nylon string, the same basics apply
Cheers