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Electric Bass Guitar
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- Electric bass guitar is usually recorded direct but you may want to mic a speaker depending on the results you need.
- Much of the sound is dependant upon the amp and it's settings.
- As far as mic placement for the bass is concerned, the basic techniques are the same as those used for electric guitar.
- Note that the bass guitar, moreso than the electric, uses more of the body of the instrument to create some tones that it produces.
- The most common option is to situate the mic up close and directly in front of the speaker, although this can put considerable amounts of pressure on the mic.
- Try aiming the mic towards the edge of the speaker to lessen the pressure if necessary.
- A more unusual technique is to place the mic directly in front of the bass, aiming at where the neck meets the body of the instrument.
- Another method is to point the mic at the speaker from an angle to pick up extra bass, where high pitches tend to bypass the mic.
- Miking the body is particularly effective at picking up the unique sound of slapping and pop-style pieces.
- It is important to use your ears and re-position the mic if you are unhappy with the recordings.
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