How to Record Acoustic Guitars? If you're not going direct, the world of mic placement is your oyster. Place the microphone too close to the soundhole, and you'll get a rich, full-bodied sound thanks to the proximity effect. Move the mic closer to the neck, and you'll capture the guitar's sparkling highs. The closer the microphone gets to the acoustic guitar, the more direct the sound and the less room it will have. Move it farther away, and you'll start to capture the unique room sound. The possibilities are endless, what will you discover?

How To Record Acoustic Guitars? In comes the Dynamount X1-R, a versatile tool designed specifically for mic placement in real-time recording. It will allow you to move the microphone along the sound source in real time while you are in the sweet spot listening to the result. You can save it as a preset and keep experimenting when you find the perfect place. It is ideal for capturing excellent sound and lets you get the best mic positions.