how do you mic an ovation? its a deluxe celebrity.

I have a balladeer special with an OP30 preamp. I've heard ovations our great in the studio and was wondering do most people record these guitars directly or a combination of being mic'd and direct?

Thanks, andrew

I thought the Ovation had a preamp. Plugs in directly, has gain control and EQ settings. But I plugged it into my ESI Juli@ card and got nothing.

Ran it through a Zoom pedal and got a REALLY weak signal.

I take it I need to buy a preamp too?

Or is there a problem with my soundcard/cables/guitar?

:(