lol I just made a post about this. I've done the same with a trip rect and it sounds bad... Why? If youre recording in a small room... Boo on a 4x12!

Use a 1x12. Or just do it direct... Itll probably sound better direct as opposed to miced. Back off on the gain. If you usually use that much gain live, or with a band for example, back it off a pretty decent amount. You'll notice an improvement in clarity, itll be cleaner that way =)

how do i go direct with the dual rec. how do i hook up that configuration.

You might want to try a smaller amp, I use a small amp with 8inch speaker for recording.

Chances are you have to play at a certain level to get your sound, your space may not be best place for that level.

Over the years I've used several different methods including putting the amp in another room, and palying in the control room.

Because I don't have a good accoustic space at home I use the line out, or go directly from my Efx unit. That takes the mike and room treatment out of the eqution.

For song writing purposes I'll just go direct and use the plugins in Logic Pro, sometimes the original take are keepers.

Improvise, adapt.

8)

Yeah I would do just a lineout, assuming a dual rect has a lineout. On my practice amp, for example, I could mic it, or if I cant (lets say I am recording tunes so I can remember riffs but everyone is sleeping) I can just go out from the lineout/headphone jack. While its not the best, it works.