Recording Guitar. Part 1: System setup and mic'ing techniques

Tracking a great guitar sound is a common challenge for recording musicians. In this first part of his comprehensive guide, Mike Hillier explains how to make better recordings.

Getting down great guitar tracks is one of the most common challenges that recording musicians face. But armed with just a little more knowledge and a few well-chosen pieces of kit, you can easily take the quality of your recordings from lo-fi demos to beautifully crafted mixes.

This feature first appeared in Music Tech Magazine issue 38
Filed under General Features, Guitar Tech

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