Acoustic guitars are used by every artist to create his or her very own personal sound. Get the best out of your sound with our acoustic guitar microphones!
Our Recommendation
Very few instruments are capable of producing the emotions that acoustic guitars can. Their singular sound has been the driving force behind world hits for decades. Played by solo performers or creative singer-songwriters – acoustic guitars are used to create a very own personal sound. The high-quality microphones made by beyerdynamic are the perfect equipment to use to record these masterpieces.
The perfect microphone foryour acoustic guitar
No matter whether you pick it, strum it or use it as percussive elements – the acoustic guitar produces a multidimensional range of sound that is shaped by the body style, the wood used to make the instrument and the type of strings being played. Our microphones reproduce the special, multifaceted sound of your instrument – accurately and precisely.
What does A/B and X/Y miking actually mean and how exactly should you position the microphone for a mono recording? We have a few first tips for you.
SINGLE- MIC
To record an acoustic guitar with only one microphone, it is recommended to position the microphone about 20 cm away from the fretboard and to turn it in slightly so that it points to the 12th fret. For a leaner sound, the microphone can be turned further towards the neck. For a bassier sound, move the microphone closer to the sound hole.
A/B Miking
With this type of miking, another microphone is positioned behind the bridge aligned with the guitar top, in addition to the mono microphone. To prevent phase problems, make sure that the duration of sound from the guitar to both microphones is identical.
X/Y Miking
For X/Y miking, microphones with cardioid polar pattern should be used. The two microphones are placed at a 90-degree angle to each other at the transition between the body and the fretboard. One microphone points to the fretboard, the other to the body of the guitar. The membrane should be as close to each other as possible.
SINGLE MIC
To record an acoustic guitar with only one microphone, it is recommended to position the microphone about 20 cm away from the fretboard and to turn it in slightly so that it points to the 12th fret. For a leaner sound, the microphone can be turned further towards the neck. For a bassier sound, move the microphone closer to the sound hole.
A/B Miking
With this type of miking, another microphone is positioned behind the bridge aligned with the guitar top, in addition to the mono microphone. To prevent phase problems, make sure that the duration of sound from the guitar to both microphones is identical.
X/Y Miking
For X/Y miking, microphones with cardioid polar pattern should be used. The two microphones are placed at a 90-degree angle to each other at the transition between the body and the fretboard. One microphone points to the fretboard, the other to the body of the guitar. The membrane should be as close to each other as possible.
