Mic for recording classical guitar

duotone

viz said:

mellowsun said:

@viz thanks, sounds fantastic. Bridget seems to be using a single mic and the recorded sound is beautiful.

Very clear demonstration of technique too, must look into some lessons

Yes, she's a really experienced teacher, very well regarded. I'm sure she does personal lessons, though I don't know for certain, but if she does go for it, she'll be amazing. Also she has excellent links with the uk classical guitar community.

Been enjoying her Classical guitar column in Guitar Techniques magazine for years. 

viz

Indeed! You should get her books then - the anthology and the compendium. They're really great. The first one comes in tab and non-tab versions. I got the non-tab !

duotone

viz said:

Indeed! You should get her books then - the anthology and the compendium. They're really great. The first one comes in tab and non-tab versions. I got the non-tab !

Ouch!

Did that once with a Bach transcription book, skipped through it in the store & seemed fine.  Got it home and looked at it closely & realised....no tab!

Its been sitting getting dusty on my shelf for years, but I should make an effort.

Luminous

https://luminous1.bandcamp.com/track/alhambra-blues

2 Rode nt5's through a presonus valve preamp...its a Flamenco guitar so a bit brighter. I have a tiled wall in my studio but a bathroom or kitchen would do...My 1st attempt at mixing in Mid/Side if I recall correc tly.

Winny_Pooh

mellowsun said:

I know these aren't on the list of mics recommended so far, but any thoughts on the Neumann TLM 102 or Avantone CV-28?

http://www.gear4music.com/PA-DJ-and-Lighting/Neumann-TLM-102-Condenser-Microphone-Nickel/C55

http://www.gear4music.com/Recording-and-Computers/Avantone-CV-28-Small-Capsule-Tube-Condenser-Microphone/AEW?utm_medium=display&network=criteo&retargeting_or_placement=retargeting&utm_source=criteo

TLM 102 is a pretty safe bet

mrleon83

I've never tried it on acoustics but I can imagine an Aston origin maybe worth a try, in combination with their new starlight sdc,.. but then I'm an Aston fanboi...

mellowsun

@Luminous sounds great. Nice flamenco playing, wish I could get to that level!  You've captured quite a close-mic'd sound that really picks up the detail yet has a nice stereo spread too.

Luminous

@mellowsun , thank you for saying ....I'm thinking its the mid-side that makes it spacious

viz

duotone said:

viz said:

Indeed! You should get her books then - the anthology and the compendium. They're really great. The first one comes in tab and non-tab versions. I got the non-tab !

Ouch!

Did that once with a Bach transcription book, skipped through it in the store & seemed fine.  Got it home and looked at it closely & realised....no tab!

Its been sitting getting dusty on my shelf for years, but I should make an effort.

Lol exactly!