recording guitar

[bluesfloyd]

hi,guys
i want to record my self playing guitar, i have a sure sm57 mic in front of a speaker cab, mic then connects to a line6 hd500 ,i got the hd500 connected to a pc using the usb ports from hd500 to the pc, then using audacity program to record myself,

at the moment the hd500 is connected to the pc using a usb cable is this right thing to do yes/no ???
or do i connect the hd500 using the unbalanced output connections (image below) to the ear phone on the pc yes/no???

i am using hd500 as a audio interface, do you guys thinks this is ok, or would guys recommend me use another audio interface ???

big thanks for your time,
bluesfloyd,

 

[Swampy]

Re: recording guitar

Actually not familiar with any of the Line 6 Pods, but my Scarlett 2i2 connects by usb, as most interfaces do. If not FireWire. So it seems to me you've got it right.

 

[TwilightOdyssey]

Re: recording guitar

Try mic > HD500 mic input > USB to computer.

What kind of computer? What DAW are you using?

 

[bluesfloyd]

Re: recording guitar

Try mic > HD500 mic input > USB to computer.

What kind of computer? What DAW are you using?

hi,
i am using a laptop running windows 10,

What is DAW ???? not sure what this is,
bluesfloyd

 

[Swampy]

Re: recording guitar

DAW = Digital Audio Workstation.
Its recording software. Many different software makers. I use Reaper.

 

[TwilightOdyssey]

Re: recording guitar

Did the Line 6 come bundled with recording software? Use that.

 

[Mincer]

Re: recording guitar

Make sure that, if there are drivers needed, they are installed. Then, make sure the USB of the POD is selected in your software's input menu.

 

[bluesfloyd]

Re: recording guitar

DAW = Digital Audio Workstation.
Its recording software. Many different software makers. I use Reaper.

hi,Swampy
you say you use reaper, I believe it costs $60 to buy the licence, is this a one off payment or do you have to buy a new licence every year,
thanks for your help,
bluesfloyd.

 

[Obsessive Compulsive]

Re: recording guitar

hi,guys
i want to record my self playing guitar, i have a sure sm57 mic in front of a speaker cab, mic then connects to a line6 hd500 ,i got the hd500 connected to a pc using the usb ports from hd500 to the pc, then using audacity program to record myself,

at the moment the hd500 is connected to the pc using a usb cable is this right thing to do yes/no ???
or do i connect the hd500 using the unbalanced output connections (image below) to the ear phone on the pc yes/no???

i am using hd500 as a audio interface, do you guys thinks this is ok, or would guys recommend me use another audio interface ???

big thanks for your time,
bluesfloyd,

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Is it OK? Why do you ask? Does the HD500 have an audio interface built in? Read the manual.

But your connection is correct though.

Audacity is a DAW. But if you are looking for a DAW that supports MIDI and totally free, no strings attached, I recommend Zynewave Podium. http://zynewave.com/podium-free/

 

[Swampy]

Re: recording guitar

hi,Swampy
you say you use reaper, I believe it costs $60 to buy the licence, is this a one off payment or do you have to buy a new licence every year,
thanks for your help,
bluesfloyd.

One time.
You can use it for free for a limited time. Honestly, you can use it much longer for free by just clicking the "Still Evaluating" tab.

 

[bluesfloyd]

Re: recording guitar

Actually not familiar with any of the Line 6 Pods, but my Scarlett 2i2 connects by usb, as most interfaces do. If not FireWire. So it seems to me you've got it right.

hi, swampy
you say you use a Scarlett 2i2, can you use two mic's with the Scarlett 2i2 to record a amp? I hear some guys use more then one mic when recording a amp,

thanks for your time,
bluesfloyd.

 

[Kamanda~SD]

Re: recording guitar

It has two mic pre's in that unit so yes you can.

However I recommend starting with one and adding in a second one once you got a handle on mic placement etc.

 

[TwilightOdyssey]

Re: recording guitar

It has two mic pre's in that unit so yes you can.

However I recommend starting with one and adding in a second one once you got a handle on mic placement etc.

Or maybe, never. There are many strong arguments for using a single microphone!

 

[bluesfloyd]

Re: recording guitar

hi,
thanks Kamanda~SD and TwilightOdyssey for your help,

all the best, bluesfloyd

 

[Obsessive Compulsive]

Re: recording guitar

Or maybe, never. There are many strong arguments for using a single microphone!

I am interested in your arguments for using one mic only. I now use 5 by the way: 2 in the front (1 for each speaker), 2 in the back (1 for each speaker), 1 ambient mic (will add another one once I get another stand), plus 1 direct.

 

[TwilightOdyssey]

Re: recording guitar

I am interested in your arguments for using one mic only. I now use 5 by the way: 2 in the front (1 for each speaker), 2 in the back (1 for each speaker), 1 ambient mic (will add another one once I get another stand), plus 1 direct.

Let's hear it!

They are not 'my' arguments, most working engineers opt for single mic'ing technique. Just do a Google search and you will find lots of for/against arguments.

My main reasons are twofold:

1. PHASE. The less phase issues introduced the quicker you can work.

2. TIME = MONEY. The most time should be spent on the most commercial aspects of your mix; how many microphones are vital for you to get your point across? One ... maybe two (close and distant) ... anything more than that and you are spending time tweaking parameters well past diminishing returns. The general audience doesn't know or care how many mic's you used; they are also listening on horrible playback devices that wouldn't resolve those differences in any event.


All that being said, you can do whatever you please. I won't try to stop you.

 

[Kamanda~SD]

Re: recording guitar

OC- It purely depends on what you need. Would like to hear your 5 mic setup.

I currently have 4 mics up on my cab, but I usually only use 1-2 at a time

 

[Obsessive Compulsive]

Re: recording guitar

Well...I'm still experimenting. I definitely get louder and kinda thicker sound, but it's not necessarily better. I am still not happy with the result.

I am trying to stay traditional and avoid any trick and using plugins. People in the 70s and 80s didn't have computers and advanced technologies we have now but they still got to make great recordings. Didn't Phil Spector use multiple amps and mics to achieve that 'wall of sound'?

I maintained the space between adjacent mics at least 3 times the space between the mic and the sound source, in order to avoid phase cancellation, that's what I read. One absolute benefit is I don't need to crank my guitar to an acceptable level cause I have 6 guitar tracks.

 

[jeremy]

Re: recording guitar

sometimes but he was recording through great preamps and outboard gear to 2" tape. big difference.

you also dont want everything to be big in a mix. you cant have big bass, big guitars and big drums in a clean sounding mix

 

[RogerMexiko]

Re: recording guitar

whoa! sounds way to complicated for me. staying with the iPhone and have my stuff sound like Grateful Dead bootleg stuff;-)