tips on recording metal with Mark IV

started recording yesterday. Mic'ed Peavey cab with SM57 into Mark IV....no effects or anything.

I was messing around at practice the other night and started testing some stuff.

Ran it Class A, Triode (I think, switch in down pos), Mid gain, Full Power.

Lead gain and drive around 8, gain pulled, presence around 6 or 7 pulled.

sounded good to my ears so far, but we didnt really experiment with mic placement much.

anyone got any tips?

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bryan_kilco said:

but we didnt really experiment with mic placement much.

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Finding the sweet spot is very important, Do that. Also experiment with other microphones than a 57 is a good advice.
Combos or condensers.
And if you know what sound you are looking for, bring that CD into the studio, and then tweak the amp along with the CD.

Good luck!