Hi,
how much Watt's should a guitar amp be, to record electric distorted guitars, in studio, professional, or home ? (is there a minimum... standard, or maximum Watts ? )
thanks.

Guys I must consult you once more.. Sorry for asking so many damn questions but I have a lot to learn :P

I was just wondering.. in relation to distorted guitars .. I always avoid compression as much as I can but lately even though I am recording with a valve amp and everything sounds wonderful solo it lacks that cutting edge to really push through properly.. so ..

TWO THINGS

Hi guys. Sorry I didn't post any replies in a while, or help anyone out with stuff. I've been mega busy trying to build my new studio and get some stuff in there (stuck for cash as always).

I do however return with a question about distorted guitars.

Now then..

Hi Guys, very nice forum!

i read a lot of threads about recording the electric guitar (distorted).
most ppl say, Micing the amp is the way to go.
i have some questions for this, this is my gear... can you tell me if i can get a good result with it please!

When I track a guitar w. distortion, I seem to get different sounding results than when I'm recording almost any other type of sound. Basically, the track sounds flatter and less energetic to a far greater degree than most instruments.

Whats the best sounding way to record a distorted guitar.
I'm just not satisfied with how mine sounds.

Hey it's me again. Anyways I was recording the distorted guitar parts for my friend's band and I couldn't seem to get it to sound right. It sounds too distorted and like there is too much high frequency. The mic is placed about an inch away from the amp, I'm using an Audix dynamic mic to record. We are using a metal zone but the distortion is turned down almost all the way.

does anyone know of an up market mic designed for heavily distorted guitars, something that will retain the warmth and richness of the tone while not hardening at higher sound levels?

Is it considered a valid option to track heavy and distorted guitars clean, leaving the option to choose a sound at a later date?
Say for example you've got the riff off to a tee, but you can't find the sound
straight the way.

I'm getting ready to record guitars and I have a potential problem. I'm not using a room mic but only 2 (MD421, and SM57) mics on the 4x12 cabinet right on the cones (one offset) and the other pointed at the center cone. My space isn't but so big, about 22x12, and we are currently rehearsing in the space as well.