https://guitarnoise.forum/in-the-studio-in-the-studio/acoustic-guitar-mic-choice-placement/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:18:18 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/in-the-studio-in-the-studio/acoustic-guitar-mic-choice-placement/#post-351960 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:32:06 +0000 both mics however replicate the instrument well. placement is important.
when I want more sparkle or brightness I have the mic pointing to the bridge area.
when I want big round tones the mic is where the fret board hits the body.

hey, sort of just the way a pick up works. :idea:]]> In The Studio dogbite https://guitarnoise.forum/in-the-studio-in-the-studio/acoustic-guitar-mic-choice-placement/#post-351960 https://guitarnoise.forum/in-the-studio-in-the-studio/acoustic-guitar-mic-choice-placement/#post-351920 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:34:10 +0000
I can use....
SM57 dynamic
SM58 dynamic
Large diaphragm condenser (have pre with phantom power)
Match pair small diaphragm condensers

But...I only have one mic stand (for now). I get best results on my D-15 with a large diameter condenser (AT 2020) aimed at the fretboard where the neck joins the body. Experiment with distance to control the room ambiance, you may want it anywhere from 3 to 18 inches away. Having someone to move the mic for you while you're in playing position is really helpful, that way you can play and listen through headphones and instruct them where to move the mic.

One note: you can aim the mic anywhere on the guitar, but it's best to avoid aiming directly at the soundhole unless you're looking for a very boomy, bassy sound.

Here's a Gibson Dove on a song I recorded for a friend a few years back using this technique.
http://soundclick.com/share?songid=3721996]]> In The Studio Moonrider https://guitarnoise.forum/in-the-studio-in-the-studio/acoustic-guitar-mic-choice-placement/#post-351920 https://guitarnoise.forum/in-the-studio-in-the-studio/acoustic-guitar-mic-choice-placement/#post-39014 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:02:11 +0000
I can use....
SM57 dynamic
SM58 dynamic
Large diaphragm condenser (have pre with phantom power)
Match pair small diaphragm condensers

But...I only have one mic stand (for now).]]> In The Studio Scrybe https://guitarnoise.forum/in-the-studio-in-the-studio/acoustic-guitar-mic-choice-placement/#post-39014