How To Record Guitar Using A Dynamount X2-R | Microphone Placement Is Key
If you're looking to get that great guitar sound, you need to use a Dynamount X2-R. This device will help you record guitars like a pro! This blog post will show you how microphone placement is the key to your tone. Stay tuned for more great recording tips from Starsound Studios!
The most important thing is microphone placement when it comes to recording guitars. With the Dynamount X2-R, you can sit in the mix position and move the microphone around on the cabinet in the other room via Wi-Fi. This allows you to pick the perfect guitar tone while the song is playing. The guitar tone coming out of your control room speakers will be your album sound without much effort in mixdown.
The Dynamount X2-R allows you to change the guitar tone by microphone placement. It can move from the middle of the speaker to the outside edge of the speaker. Every guitar tone can be captured by this simple method of moving the microphone. At Starsound Studios, we have a multi-step approach to recording guitars by using this microphone placement concept with the Dynamount X2-R:
Achieve the tone you want out of the amplifier in the room.
Set the headphone level you want to record with.
Use a meter to determine the incoming signal level. We always record at -18dB. This is analog 0 on a VU meter. Most interfaces are set to this standard.
Sit in the sweet spot of your control room and evaluate the guitar tone from the control room speakers.
Use the Dynamount X2-R to move the microphone along the guitar cabinet until your tone is achieved. This will eventually be the tone you want on your recording.
Use the EQ and compression on your guitar's channel to further dial the guitar tone you wish to achieve.
Do a test recording at this point with the rest of the band. Then, further, evaluate the guitar tone. Make sure it is not interfering with other instrument tones in the song.
Adjust if necessary with the Dynamount X2-R and repeat the test recording. Do this step until you have the sound you are looking for, both individually and with the band.
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So there you have it! If you are looking for great guitar tones, experiment with different microphone placements to find what sounds best for your guitar recordings. Thanks for reading, and happy recording!
