Where do I put my bass mic?

Place the mic 2 to 3 inches away from the inside head and a couple of inches off center. This is the standard way to mic a kick drum if you have the outside head off or if a hole is cut in it. This placement gives you a sharp attack from the beater hitting the head.

How do you record good di bass?

DI Recording Recording directly via a DI box is great if you’re left without an amp. Just plug your bass straight into your interface, or use a DI box. Some producers won’t even think about miking up the amplifier. They’ll just plug the bass into a DI box and plug it straight into the interface.

Can you mic a bass amp?

Summary. We definitely recommend using a mic on your bass amp. This can help you to get a quality recording of your amplifier, and pick up the sound of your amp and pedals as well as your bass guitar. There are a lot of different aspects of the sound that don’t come directly from the instrument.

Can you record bass with a SM57?

The SM57 is a classic instrument mic. There are a bazillion around. It wouldn’t be my choice for miking a bass cab though. They roll off the bass.

How do I record bass on Daw?

Alternatively, use a ROMpler, bass guitar synth or sample pack. For recording, plug into your audio interface’s high-impedance instrument input – nearly all interfaces have one. If yours doesn’t, use a DI/preamp to plug into a microphone input. The instrument should be fitted with suitable (new) strings.

Can you record bass with an sm57?

Is the shure sm57 good for bass amps? Not especially, but it can work in a pinch as long as you’re not after room-shaking low end. Really doesn’t do a very good job of reproducing the bottom octave of the instrument.

How do I record bass without an interface?

Without an interface there’s no point having a computer. You can use a handheld digital recorder, with built in mic(s). Or go for an all-in-one recorder like a Tascam Portastudio. Or buy a tape recorder.

What is the best microphone for a bass singer?

As far as microphones for deep voices go, the following takes a look at two condenser microphones and two dynamic microphones that will all be solid picks.

• AKG C414 XLII Condenser Microphone.
• AT4033a Microphone.
• Heil PR40 Microphone.
• Shure SM7B.

What mic would you use for a kick drum?

A small diaphragm dynamic mic is usually the ideal choice for this, they will capture the mid range and attack from the beater without over-exaggerating the bleed from the floor tom, snare or cymbals. I’ve had some good luck with a Shure SM57, Sennheiser 441 and Telefunken M80.

What are ribbon mics good for?

Ribbon microphones are the most natural mics that you can use to capture the sound of an instrument, a voice, and even the ambience of a room. Due to their figure-of-8 polar pattern, massive low-end pick-up, and natural high-frequency roll-off, ribbons really hear more like your ears than any other mic out there.

Where to place a mic on a bass guitar?

When placing the mic, try placing it between 6-12 inches from the speaker. In a live setting, you are likely to run into bleed issues if you are any further than that. (Note that when miking guitar, you can get closer- but bass benefits from greater space between mic and amp.)

How big of a mic do I need for a bass drum?

For a natural bass drum / room tone blend (or as a “kit-accumulator”) an omni – preferably a 4041-SP Large Diaphragm Microphone – can be placed approximately 1 m (3.3 ft) in front of the bass drum. Roll off the high frequencies if you primarily want it to be a bass drum addition.

Where is the best place to record bass guitar?

Microphone Placement. When recording bass guitar with an amp, the best place for the microphone is between 1-3 feet away from the amp’s grill. This will give you a solid tone with plenty of body, as well as nice definition of the notes played. Moving the mic further away will give you more body and less definition.

Why is mic placement important for guitar recording?

One of the least understood aspects of getting a great live guitar sound or great guitar recording is mic placement on a guitar amp. I know this because I frequently see people using bizarre techniques. I decided to write this article and add sound clips that will let you hear just how big a difference mic placement can make.