3. Setup 1: Amp - Cab - Mic

The classic setup for recording electric guitars. This was how recordings were done back in the 1950s, and even today, many recording specialists still consider this method the optimal solution to capture a guitar sound on tape or hard drive. To create the sound, you'll need a guitar, an amplifier, and a speaker cabinet or the speaker in a combo amp. Of course, effects can also be used, placed before the amplifier (amp) or in its effects loop. To capture the signal coming out of the speaker, a microphone is placed in front of it. As straightforward as this may seem, there are intricacies to consider. There are some details that can significantly impact the recorded sound. For instance, improper microphone placement can lead to disappointed faces when the powerful sound of a 4x12 Marshall Halfstack suddenly sounds feeble and weak in the studio control room. Crafting the sound involves the guitarist's fingers, the guitar itself, effects, the amplifier, and one or more speakers. When capturing this sound with a mic, understanding the differences between microphone types is crucial!

Amp - Cab -Mic