mic ing acoustic guitars

[drewsifer]

Originally Posted by Bellringer

My personal preference has been blending a SM57 near the 12th fret and an AKG c3000 behind the soundhole a few inches and about a foot out. The AKG414 works even better. Blend to taste.

Th 414 sounds heavenly! I even prefer a pair of 414s, one with the bass rolloff on and closer to the sound hole and one about 2-3 feet away. It varies from guitar to guitar where I place the second 414.

[lukedavo]

I've had better success with more than less. A stereo pair above the sound hole, large dia cond by the lower bout, and a dynamic up by the nut. Sounds freakin amazing give it a try. Dont forget your tube pres......