Thank you for addressing that you might like phase cancelation. So many are people are so panicky about phase that they forget that you can do some great things with throwing signals out of phase.
Oh what happiness.. a perfectly clear explanation by a man who can express himself, record and demonstrate !! .. a true education ! Thank you, thank you thank you One question: what brand are the guitar mic stands in the clip ?
refreshing to hear a well done video...professional and clear.....so much garbage with poorly recorded tutorials ......this is so well done and very well explained.
Tried the M/S with a cheap ribbon mic (t-bone RB500) and a cheap condenser (Haun MBC660L) to record my Martin OMCPA4. This setup sounds incredible great. Thank you so much for your tutorial.
NIce job. Thanks for getting right to the point. So many videos have someone bloviating at the beginning for 30 seconds before getting into the details.
What a super vid. Concise, informative and friendly. This encouraged me to experiment with my very basic home recording. And very pretty fingerpicking! Thanks lads!
I agree but personally I like to mono mic acoustic guitars and double track or just pan the single mono signal off to the side. Stereo micing is great for a big wide sound but generally muddies up the guitar when put into a mix with bass drums and electric guitar ( which drive most of modern pop and rock recordings)
Thank you ive just made my first mid-side recording. Using an Oktava small diagframe condenser and a cheap ribbon mic. Sounded as great as it could with me playing :-) And a very "friendly" and professional host
being a fan of MS since I first saw this video few months before and having used that technique, I must say the most annoying fact about it is having to monitor the playing with earphones having two completely diferent sounds in your ears. But at the end this effort pays it off...
I see your vids EVERY DAY and this has to be the most helpful video I have seen so far. Is cool to see new gear and stuff but things like this definetelyshould continue to come up here. Thank you guys!
Was looking for exactly this video for xy recording examples and tuition. But picked up loads of other tips. Thank you very much. Very nice playing as well.
Cool stuff. I have always listened to the natural tone of the guitar. With my EQ flat I would try to find the sweet spot that replicated that tone. (One mic) Sometimes it was towards the neck & on other guitars it would be at the bridge at the top of the guitar. The location & distance varied. I would mark it with painters tape for easy reference during the next session... Nice that you show the options. I will apply both methods now. Thank you, Loke
Lovin' the teaching to this JUST beginning recordist ! Muchas gracias. Gonna look to see if you have other recording tutorials as this one was explained thoroughly for all to understand - and thanks to the guitarist!!!
Honestly you could get a similar effect just by double tracking with a single cardioid. That is, two takes of the same material each hard panned opposite.
Mid Side is great for acoustic guitar! You can get an almost-mono sound but with that little spicy bit of stereo going on, adds so much interest vs a pure mono technique. Immediately I am a big fan. I use Apex 205 ribbons that have been modified.
Not really. You're talking apples/oranges. Your method would require recording two distinct and separate performances. X-Y, Blumlein and MS arrays are stereo mic'ing techniques designed to capture one performance in stereo. You are referring to double tracking/OD. There's a big difference between that and stereo mic'ing, and they do not sound the same.
Fantastic Videos guys thank you for this, great to finally watch one where the persons not saying umm or arh every 2 seconds, nice and simple approach and taught me alot thank you
Wow, very invaluable information, thanks Bryan! 🎸 I've been interested in how to help enhance the tone/sound of my guitars with mics. Don't own any mics yet, but definitely learning a lot. So, can't wait to get one and experiment! 🎸
The spaced pair stereo method at 3:47 sounds a lot like those early Bob Dylan records, especially "The Times They Are A-Changin'." Now to just get a pair of $1,000 microphones is our only challenge.
Whoa.... Had no idea on different methods to record. I have been wanting to mic my Taylor 12string 555 and only heard it micd once but was a long time ago and lived it more than plugging it in.
This is one technique that I tried, primarily because, at the time, it's all I had. I was surprised at how good it sounded. First, took an SM57 and angled it up underneath the soundhole. Then I took a cheap large diaphragm condenser mic and put it about 6' away. It was raised up angled down towards the body of the guitar. I complimentary EQed them and panned them to taste. It created a wide stereo field and made one acoustic guitar sound like 2 separate acoustics.
Three to one rule applies to mic'ing two separate mono sources (such as two singers). It would not apply to stereo recordings (of an acoustic guitar for example). So violate the "rule" at your pleasure. :0)
At last somebody who is articulate and knows what they are talking about : thank you.
0:57 - X/Y (stereo)
3:00 - Spaced pair (stereo)
4:35 - Single source (mono)
6:28 - Mid-side (mono with 2 microphones)
Thank you for addressing that you might like phase cancelation.
So many are people are so panicky about phase that they forget that you can do some great things with throwing signals out of phase.
Oh what happiness.. a perfectly clear explanation by a man who can express himself, record and demonstrate !! .. a true education ! Thank you, thank you thank you
One question: what brand are the guitar mic stands in the clip ?
This was, by far, the simplest and most concise tutorials on acoustic guitar mic technique I have found. Thank you.
that collings sounded amazing
refreshing to hear a well done video...professional and clear.....so much garbage with poorly recorded tutorials ......this is so well done and very well explained.
Tried the M/S with a cheap ribbon mic (t-bone RB500) and a cheap condenser (Haun MBC660L) to record my Martin OMCPA4. This setup sounds incredible great. Thank you so much for your tutorial.
love that example at the end, really demonstrates how sweet MS can sound
NIce job. Thanks for getting right to the point. So many videos have someone bloviating at the beginning for 30 seconds before getting into the details.
What a super vid. Concise, informative and friendly. This encouraged me to experiment with my very basic home recording. And very pretty fingerpicking! Thanks lads!
Thanks for the mid side technique. I can finally get the sound I want from my acoustic with two mics.
the parlor guitar sounded AMAZING
mid side technique is the sweetest sounding technique... Thanks!
I agree but personally I like to mono mic acoustic guitars and double track or just pan the single mono signal off to the side. Stereo micing is great for a big wide sound but generally muddies up the guitar when put into a mix with bass drums and electric guitar ( which drive most of modern pop and rock recordings)
Doug Payne I would assume that's why they chose a finger picking song. To me, that was basically saying "this is what this setup is good at".
That last method. Wow.
Incredible, thank you Bryan. Opened my eyes wide my friend.
One of the best online tutorials I've seen! Bravo!
Mid side was the one for me. Def gonna try that one!!..............
the way u explain it makes it far more easy than it could be... ure great
Thank you ive just made my first mid-side recording. Using an Oktava small diagframe condenser and a cheap ribbon mic. Sounded as great as it could with me playing :-)
And a very "friendly" and professional host
being a fan of MS since I first saw this video few months before and having used that technique, I must say the most annoying fact about it is having to monitor the playing with earphones having two completely diferent sounds in your ears. But at the end this effort pays it off...
A very helpful tutorial. Got a lot of precious information jam packed in this video if you know what you're looking for. Cheers from Indonesia!
Simply a perfect demonstration! Thank you for sharing.
Man that last take sounded amazing!
Thanks guys, it is one of the best tutorials I've seen...excellent demonstration and presentation.
this was one of the most informative videos I have seen on guitar and mike placement. Thanks!
Great demo, guys
A few straightforward and easy to understand approaches.
Thank you!
Thanks for the tutorial! Only bit of feedback is to play the same thing with each configuration so we can better gauge the difference
thanks for best explanation of mid-side setup, with fade-in demo. useful.
Weird because he referenced the mic setup as XY?
I see your vids EVERY DAY and this has to be the most helpful video I have seen so far. Is cool to see new gear and stuff but things like this definetelyshould continue to come up here. Thank you guys!
Was looking for exactly this video for xy recording examples and tuition. But picked up loads of other tips. Thank you very much. Very nice playing as well.
I've seen a lot videos on how to rec an ac gtr, even with grammy winners, but this one is absolute best, thnx
Very nice. The first couple of XY and the M/S fade up at the end were really good.
Great video and awesome to see other commercial studios using Sonar X3. I think I'll try the figure 8 technique in tomorrows session
Wonderful demonstration!
Thanks a lot for this AWESOME and "most concise" tut I have seen on TH-cam !
I really like the last technique. awesome job!!
Beautiful presentation...everything about this video.
Excellent videos guys. I'm going to give mid-side a try. That's one technique I've never used. Kudos on using Sonar, my favorite DAW.
Cool stuff. I have always listened to the natural tone of the guitar. With my EQ flat I would try to find the sweet spot that replicated that tone. (One mic) Sometimes it was towards the neck & on other guitars it would be at the bridge at the top of the guitar. The location & distance varied. I would mark it with painters tape for easy reference during the next session... Nice that you show the options. I will apply both methods now. Thank you, Loke
Lovin' the teaching to this JUST beginning recordist ! Muchas gracias. Gonna look to see if you have other recording tutorials as this one was explained thoroughly for all to understand - and thanks to the guitarist!!!
Born to teach. Thank you. Felt like I was actually there.
I loved that last technic. Thanks a lot!
It's some spooky stuff! I don't have the right gear for that, but i wish i did so i could go out and test it.
Honestly you could get a similar effect just by double tracking with a single cardioid. That is, two takes of the same material each hard panned opposite.
Mid Side is great for acoustic guitar! You can get an almost-mono sound but with that little spicy bit of stereo going on, adds so much interest vs a pure mono technique. Immediately I am a big fan. I use Apex 205 ribbons that have been modified.
Not really. You're talking apples/oranges. Your method would require recording two distinct and separate performances. X-Y, Blumlein and MS arrays are stereo mic'ing techniques designed to capture one performance in stereo. You are referring to double tracking/OD. There's a big difference between that and stereo mic'ing, and they do not sound the same.
AWESOME tutorial! Thanks
What a great video! Thanks for posting this. Also + for the Bogner Shiva combo in the back :)
Man I LOVE your studio! And thanks for such a great video...
Cheers
My god! That was fantastic!
And the same song...
HA! That's all the basics in one video in 10 minutes! Thanks! :D
Fantastic Videos guys thank you for this, great to finally watch one where the persons not saying umm or arh every 2 seconds, nice and simple approach and taught me alot thank you
Great video, thanks. Love the depth on this channel.
Wow, very invaluable information, thanks Bryan! 🎸 I've been interested in how to help enhance the tone/sound of my guitars with mics. Don't own any mics yet, but definitely learning a lot. So, can't wait to get one and experiment! 🎸
Brilliant.. loved the end stereo effect thanks for posting
Fantastic tutorial! Thanks!
The spaced pair stereo method at 3:47 sounds a lot like those early Bob Dylan records, especially "The Times They Are A-Changin'."
Now to just get a pair of $1,000 microphones is our only challenge.
Great tutorial and what a great guitar player, not the usual sloppy work like all the rest of us :-)
7:20 - WOW what a great sounding little guitar
really good job man , very helpful video , thank you
nice explanation, neat, clear, easy to understand and full of information. Useful for real. ;) Thank you!
Agree M/S is the way for stereo!! Great playing too...Thanks for posting!
Great tutorial, to the point and very informative. Thanks!
Brilliant video. Thanks so much.
FANTASTIC TUTORIAL!
Rocking examples thank you.
Thanks very much. Very well explained and demonstrated. Great Demo👍🎙😎
WOW, best one of these there is!! thanks!
What a fantastic video!
Good, clear concise information. Thank you so much for doing this!
Love it! Thank you! Laying down some acoustic tracks right now. Big help!
Excellent video! Thank you!
Whoa.... Had no idea on different methods to record. I have been wanting to mic my Taylor 12string 555 and only heard it micd once but was a long time ago and lived it more than plugging it in.
Very informative! Thanks!
Loved the video. Great presentation.
ok i dont hear any difference in the stereo mic technique xy. but DUDE this is the coolest video ever LOL
I love the C414. I have a classic C414 Buls from the 80's SWEET! I also use my U87 for recording the Uke too. Both are very good! Toys are fun!
This is one technique that I tried, primarily because, at the time, it's all I had. I was surprised at how good it sounded.
First, took an SM57 and angled it up underneath the soundhole. Then I took a cheap large diaphragm condenser mic and put it about 6' away. It was raised up angled down towards the body of the guitar. I complimentary EQed them and panned them to taste. It created a wide stereo field and made one acoustic guitar sound like 2 separate acoustics.
Well presented. Thank you.
Hey fellas....great channel and tips....thank you very much!
Helpful and valuable, thanks!
Awesome lesson, thank you very much.
Presumably the mics in set up 1 would need to be omni or fig8, or set to omni or fig8, for this to work at all
***** Thanks for that
Where's the love button!!
Christian Boddum it can be tough to find! You’ll get there with some practice :)
Really clear guide. Thanks.
Thanks for the free education!!
Adam is my guitar teacher
7:18
That was gorgeous.
Thank you, this was so helpful!
Very helpful guys.
A great informative video indeed...thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.God bless
That was awesome. Thank you.
great video! so helpful
xy 90° 2:15
xy 120° 2:41
MidSide 9:13
the left dropped out on that spaced pair recording... that xy sounded nice. :)
Great video. Thank you!
very interesting and resourceful video thanks Premier guitar
cool tutorial guys!
Great video. Great info and great presentation.
Amazing tutorial!!
Thanks friends.
Very helpful, thanks!
Three to one rule applies to mic'ing two separate mono sources (such as two singers). It would not apply to stereo recordings (of an acoustic guitar for example). So violate the "rule" at your pleasure. :0)
nice and useful tutorial.