acjs21 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 hey guys im fairly new to logic... I have numerous guitar and i play through a 3rd Power amp with a celestion gold speaker (check those amps out). Playing live or just around the house my tone is amazing but in my studio when mic'd coming though logic not so much. i keep the amp isolated and use a 57 on the grill and a condenser about 3 feet away. but my tone still sounds thin and brittle. PLEASE HELP!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creationcollective Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Does it sound fuller if you mute the condenser mic? The mic is ONLY picking up the sound where it is pointed, you are hearing the amp in the room interacting with the walls etc. There are TONS of videos on youtube on amp micing techniques, try some of them. Then try again. and again. It takes practice! By the way, what interface and software are you using? It helps us to help you if you put in your signature line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acjs21 Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 Yea sorry I just set this up today. I've checked for phasing issues already. I'm using the Logic Pro x with a scarlet 2i2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acjs21 Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 And I've got my amp in a foamed out 4x4 ISO box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplets Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Gotta move the mics around. If it sounds too brittle move the mic away from center of cone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shivermetimbers Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 In addition to the above advice … Logic will record it, but your issue(s) may also be with your room and monitor speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acjs21 Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 My monitors are jbl not sure of model but we're like $400. And not sure if it matters but I get great acoustic guitar tones out of a nearly identical booth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nahmani Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Maybe for your type of tone you need something other than a 57 and whatever condenser you're using? It would be great if you could attach a sample of your recording so we could hear the tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acjs21 Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 No problem I can do that this evening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acjs21 Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 first part is hard left is the 57 off center and off axis, 2nd part is hard right and its the condensor 3 feet away https://soundcloud.com/christian-smith-70/demo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nahmani Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 The first thing I'd recommend is that you record your mic on a mono track so that the signal comes out centered. It's hard to listen to a signal that is hard panned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acjs21 Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 i recorded them mono... ill bounce it again both parts centered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acjs21 Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 https://soundcloud.com/christian-smith-70/demo-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shivermetimbers Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 It sounds like the mic is capturing your amp based on the mic placement. I would suggest beefing up your sound somewhat. http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jan09/articles/loudelectricguitar.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acjs21 Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 yea i agree... experimented for hours today and think i have found what im looking for. Thanks to all for the help and suggestions! much appreciated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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