John95683
163 posts
Jun 14, 2014
5:53 PM
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I plan to use a Shure SM57 to mic my VHT Special 6. What is the best method to do this, and where is the best place to put the mic?
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didjcripey
756 posts
Jun 14, 2014
6:50 PM
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I made up a little clamp which attaches a mic holder on to my amp. Point it directly at the speaker. Closer to the centre for a louder, brighter tone, further to the outside of the speaker for a warmer, not so loud tone.
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Lucky Lester
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jnorem
271 posts
Jun 14, 2014
6:59 PM
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I think this is very cool:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/audix-cab-grabber-microphone-holder
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Call me J
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Harpaholic
457 posts
Jun 14, 2014
11:20 PM
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"Closer to the centre for a louder, brighter tone, further to the outside of the speaker for a warmer, not so loud tone."
That's exactly the same thing I read when I Googled, "How to mic an amp"?
Seymour Duncan has a good illustrated article on mics and placement.
Last Edited by Harpaholic on Jun 14, 2014 11:33 PM
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walterharp
1413 posts
Jun 16, 2014
7:44 PM
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for a gig, that is correct. for recording you may well find that further away is better. Some of the break up and crackle associated with the speaker falls off pretty quickly with distance and the recording could sound better further away if you are not worried about bleed over. I think in isolation two mics are often used, one close and one far, with the best mix determined later
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