OldTelecasterMan said:
What are you using to record with. Detail please. I'm going to get a recording setup in the next few months. Software, hardware any assistance.
Hey man. Here is the signal chain:
Suhr Modern Pro
Boogie Mark V
MESA Rectifier 2x12"
Shure SM57 (close miked where the dustcap meets the cone)
Interface (MOTU 828 Mark II which is replaced by the III at least now)
iMac running Logic 9
Small amount of post EQ from Logic's built in EQ. Just enough to make the amp sound like it does in the room.
SSL emulation on the guitar channel strip. This is extremely non-critical, it just brings the guitar "forward" a tiny bit into the mix, like tweaking your presence control half a number, or using a good desk in the first place!
There is no compression or mad post EQ on the guitar. Literally everything I do is to make my V record the way it sounds when I'm standing in front of it. For me the SM57 is still my favourite mic for capturing the vibe and soul of a guitar amp (and I've tried some VERY expensive ones). I only need a little post EQ to tame the brash high midrange and open up the extreme highs a little. No more than 3dB in either direction is my rule of thumb, and keep EQ constructive rather than destructive, always referring back to the room sound. I like to try and get within 95% of my desired result with just mic technique.
My latest technique for bringing out low end and palm mutes is a little multi-band compression on the
80-120 Hz region. Around 3dB of compression here makes palm mutes sound fat and vibrant like they do in the room, without the need for a second mic or whatever. I stole this technique from Lasse Lammert who is amazing! I didn't use that technique here though.
I mixed all these live tracks myself in my home studio. I won't bore you with the details on the other instruments but there is a little limiting and brightening on the whole mix which may also affect how you perceive the guitars.
By the way this was all done live so there is loads of drumkit and vocal bleeding down the guitar mic!
Hope that helps.