{"id":20137,"date":"2020-03-17T02:30:59","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T02:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roadietuner.com\/?post_type=blog&p=20137"},"modified":"2023-07-10T12:35:21","modified_gmt":"2023-07-10T12:35:21","slug":"tips-for-recording-acoustic-guitar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roadiemusic.com\/blog\/tips-for-recording-acoustic-guitar\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Tips for Recording Acoustic Guitar at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

We recently covered how to record electric guitar at home<\/a>, so we thought it would be appropriate to give you some tips for recording acoustic guitar at home as well.<\/p>\n

But first things first.<\/p>\n

It should go without saying that your guitar needs to be in tune before you record, so make sure you have all the tools you need<\/a> to get the job done.<\/p>\n

With that out of the way, here are ten tips for recording acoustic guitar at home so you can get a good demo down prior to going to the studio<\/a>.<\/p>\n

1. Use New(ish) Strings<\/h2>\n

Old and worn-out strings won\u2019t produce the best sound, so make sure you\u2019re using new ones. Remember to use them a bit before recording, as brand new strings can sound too bright.<\/p>\n

2. Use Condenser Microphones<\/h2>\n

Dynamic microphones<\/a> are great for live performances, and can also produce a good demo. But you\u2019ll want to use condenser mics<\/a> for the final recording to capture the full sound of your guitar.<\/p>\n

3. Consider Ribbon Microphones<\/h2>\n

Although we just advised you to use condenser microphones, there are also some nice ribbon microphones<\/a> that can give your acoustic guitar a much smoother and warmer sound.<\/p>\n

\"Tips<\/p>\n

4. Reduce the Bass<\/h2>\n

Many guitar players think that the best sound comes from the sound-hole. While that\u2019s true for a live setting, it simply produces too much bass when you point the microphone directly at it.<\/p>\n

5. Target the Sweet Spot<\/h2>\n

If you only have one microphone, then make sure to point it at the 12th fret where the neck and body of your guitar connects. That\u2019s the sweet spot where you capture all the frequencies.<\/p>\n

6. Target the First Fret<\/h2>\n

If you have more than one mic, then make sure you point one at the first fret of the guitar. It\u2019ll capture all the intricacies of the strings and your hand movements as you play.<\/p>\n

7. Change the Microphone Positions<\/h2>\n

The 1st and 12th frets will give you a nice sound, but don\u2019t be afraid to experiment with the microphone positioning. Try subtle position changes until you find the perfect sound for you.<\/p>\n\n

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