Two-mic Guitar Tracking
Many classic electric guitar sounds have been captured using just one microphone. So when and why might you use more?
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Many classic electric guitar sounds have been captured using just one microphone. So when and why might you use more?
In the first episode of a new column, we asked Steve Albini to choose a favourite sound from his huge back catalogue and explain how it was created.
Classic equipment doesn’t have to be old and unreliable. Many famous studio microphones are still current products...
Choose a mic with the optimum polar pattern for the job, and you’re halfway to capturing a great recording.