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How Do You Do That? Miking an Acoustic Guitar

How Do You Do That? Miking an Acoustic Guitar

Home Recording String Instruments Studio Recording Musicians

How Do You Do That? Miking an Acoustic Guitar

Home Recording String Instruments Studio Recording Musicians

Join PAUL THE SOUND GUY, as he walks you through several acoustic guitar miking techniques in the latest installment of the practical Shure video series HOW DO YOU DO THAT?

In this video, you'll learn some of the most common mic positions, including mono, x-y and several variations of the spaced pair method.

Let Paul the Sound Guy gently take you by the ear, so you can hear the differences and place your microphone to achieve the best results.

Recorded at Sweetwater Studio, Recording Engineer: Dave Martin, Guitarist: Don Carr

Paul McWhirter

Shure Product Specialist Paul McWhirter served as an audio engineer for the U.S. Air Force Bands, performing shows across the United States and around the world. He is grateful for the opportunity to share his knowledge with others and discover exciting new ideas. He has degrees in Theater, Recording Arts & Marketing and is the father of four amazing girls.

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