Recording 12 strings guitar with 2 mics

GYang · 16th January 2005

For next project I have to record 12-strings all graphite guitar that is quite loud and very bright. In same I don't wish it to sound cold or clinically clear.
Normally I use two mics setup.
Any experience in relation to mics choice to be shared?

kittonian · 16th January 2005

I do a 3 input setup when recording acoustic guitar (6 or 12 string) and use a Peluso 22 47LE on the body, a Peluso CEMC6 on the neck, and an Avalon U5 for the DI. The 22 47LE is run through an Amek CIB and the CEMC6 and the U5 are run through a DBX 786. I'm getting great sounds with this setup.

bhp · 17th January 2005

Try some ribbons. Royer SF 12 or a pair of 121s.
They will smooth the high end and add body and something analogous to compression. They need at least 50 dB of gain and maybe as much as 70 depending on the source, so you need a good quiet mic pre. I've had good luck with Neve 1272 or 1073, also Aphex 1100(more open).

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GYang Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2004 Location: here Posts: 4,290 Thread Starter	Recording 12 strings guitar with 2 mics For next project I have to record 12-strings all graphite guitar that is quite loud and very bright. In same I don't wish it to sound cold or clinically clear. Normally I use two mics setup. Any experience in relation to mics choice to be shared?

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kittonian Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,324 1 Review written	I do a 3 input setup when recording acoustic guitar (6 or 12 string) and use a Peluso 22 47LE on the body, a Peluso CEMC6 on the neck, and an Avalon U5 for the DI. The 22 47LE is run through an Amek CIB and the CEMC6 and the U5 are run through a DBX 786. I'm getting great sounds with this setup. __________________ Joshua Aaron President/Chief Engineer AudioLot/AudioLot Studios High End Pro Audio Sales & Consulting Recording/Music Production/Mixing http://www.audiolot.com Follow AudioLot on Facebook for AudioLot's BIG DEAL Gear Specials, Morning Mix Tips, and more by clicking here AudioLot is located in Hollywood, CA. If you're in the LA area and are interested in coming by to see any of the gear we carry in person, please let us know.

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17th January 2005	#3
bhp Gear nut Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 148	Try some ribbons. Royer SF 12 or a pair of 121s. They will smooth the high end and add body and something analogous to compression. They need at least 50 dB of gain and maybe as much as 70 depending on the source, so you need a good quiet mic pre. I've had good luck with Neve 1272 or 1073, also Aphex 1100(more open).