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Acoustic Guitar
Acoustic Guitars come in many different sizes, shapes and stringed variations to create different sounds and timbres. Positioning of Spark
Digital can help you capture the sound that is ideal for your recording needs and is a perfect match for each of these different types of
instruments. For a balanced sound with plenty of sparkling high-end, position Spark Digital’s head facing the guitar neck, right where the
neck joins the body (usually around the 12th–14th frets). For starters, keep the mic as close to the guitar as possible and tilt the capsule
(microphone head) toward the soundhole to capture a blend of low-end and pick sound. If you need more low-end sound, move the micro-
phone closer to the soundhole. For more high-end detail, move the microphone farther from the guitar, either at the same neck position, or
above the instrument up by the guitarists head. To make your acoustic guitar recording sound thick, rich, and luxurious, try double tracking,
a process of recording the same part twice (or even more times), on separate tracks. Experiment with panning the different tracks to dif-
ferent sides of the mix to find a sound that’s just right for your artistic needs. As with vocals, if the acoustic guitar needs to stand out over a
crowded mix, try engaging Spark Digital’s Focus Control. The detailed mid-range and top-end will come to the front of a full sounding music
bed. Another interesting experiment for guitar sounds is to try double tracking your recording with the mic, once with the Focus Control
engaged and then again with the Focus Control off. Combining these two signals can give you a warm and very interesting sound.
Electric Guitar
To create a clean recorded electric guitar, such as those used in genres like country and jazz, position the capsule of the microphone in
the center of the speaker cone to capture more highs, or move the capsule (microphone head) toward the edge of the cone for a fuller
sound with more low-end frequencies. For overdriven or distorted tones, used in genres such as rock or metal, place Spark Digital close
to the amplifier and move the mic toward the outer edge of the cone. Or, for a more lively sound, back the mic away from the amp a foot
or more to add in a little room sound (room sound is the inherent reverberation you get from the room, which adds liveliness) and soften
the extreme high end frequencies. For lead guitar sounds, try engaging Spark Digital’s Focus Control, which will help the guitar to sit better
amongst a wall of sound.