Acoustic Guitar - Samson Meteor Mic Owner's Manual

Meteor Mic · USB Studio Condenser Microphone
Recording Techniques

Acoustic Guitar

There are a variety of ways that the Meteor Mic can be used to mike an acoustic guitar . Optimal
microphone placement will depend on the type of instrument, and what kind of sound you're
looking to capture . It may be necessary to experiment with
various positions to achieve full and balanced tone . When
miking a standard steel string acoustic, it is suggested that you
begin with the microphone at a distance of 6–12 inches from
the sound hole, positioned slightly off-axis, and pointing to-
wards the edge of the fingerboard . From this position, moving
the microphone towards the sound hole will cause the mic to
capture more low frequencies . If, instead, you wish to capture
more high-end, or to remove any unwanted boominess, move
the microphone toward the fingerboard . Unlike a steel string acoustic guitar, the sound of a nylon
string acoustic guitar that is played by finger picking is usually naturally warmer . To record an
even, full tone, it is suggested that you begin by positioning the microphone 3–6 inches above
the center of the bridge . This will help emphasize the higher frequencies and pick up the attack
sound of the finger picking . If the microphone is picking up too much low frequency from the
sound hole, move the microphone so that it is slightly off-axis from the guitar . If you have a pair of
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