Recording acoustic guitar

Being in a large, professional recording studio we can choose from multiple microphones, but usually with homerecording our choice is limited.
Is it a good idea to record acoustic guitar using dymnamic microphone?
The first thing we have to realize is that not all dynamic microphones will be able to properly register acoustic guitars due to their high frequency processing limitations.
Sound acoustics are very rich in high frequences, so you may need a condenser microphone to achieve satisfactory results.
What microphone to choose?
Depending on our budget and needs, we should find the right microphone for us. It is worth noting that for a long time companies like MXL, Joemeek and Audio Technica have been producing affordable microphones for almost everyone. However, be careful of battery powered models - some of them may not be much better than a good dynamic microphone.
If you are recording in a home studio whose acoustics are usually far from ideal, use a cardioid microphone. This will eliminate problems related to improperly adapted room. Regardless of which microphone you choose, another very important element for the final sound is its proper setting.
What affectson the final sound during recording?
At concerts, we can most often find a situation in which the microphone is set very close to the resonance hole. This is dictated by the circumstances of the scene, including to maintain proper separation and prevent conjugation. It is true that much of the sound energy is extracted just through the resonant hole, but under studio conditions, this way of recording an acoustic guitar is usually not useful because the sound in this place is heavily colorized by the resonance box.
Effect on the sound of acoustic guitar on many components. The mutual relationship between them and the room in which we record creates a final full sound image. If you set the microphone too close to a particular part of the instrument, its sound will dominate the rest. On the other hand, the microphone set too far away may cause the background sound to blur. Another problem that may occur in this case is excessive noise due to higher preamp gain, especially when we use less sensitive microphones

How to set the microphone?
The most common recording technique is to set the microphone about 40cm from the position when the guitar neck joint with the resonance box. This setting should ensure a well-balanced sound. The impact of the resonance will be controlled accordingly as the microphone is not directly directed towards .
When looking for optimum microphone settings, headphones that help you monitornig of your voice may be helpful. Ofcourse, they should not be trusted with each other and compare the effects on the monitors each time.
If we move the microphone towards the head, we will get a clearer sound with less bass. Changing the position in reverse, adding heat and fullness.
The distance of the microphone from the guitar will increase the amount of ambient room, while zooming will make the sound more dry.
Summary
Although the techniques described above are most commonly used for acoustic guitar recording, they do not always produce the best results. Sometimes placing a microphone at arm's height or even under a guitar can give you surprisingly good results. Therefore, it is worth experimenting.

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