GarretGraves Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 I bought a bass amp some time ago with plans to mic it to my Onyx 820i. When I went to the store to shop, the guy HIGHLY recommended I use this Tech 21 something rather direct input. Claims it's better than miking if your room isn't to your liking. I never really thought about it cause there really wasn't much i could do to improve my room without spending even more money. But I bought an amp with plans to mic it. is one thing better than the other in this case? or is it kind of an "up to you" deal? I personally would rather mic it. But i'd like a second opinion. Thoughts? Quote
Kidd Cabbage Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 Do both simultaneously and mix the two signals. They both capture different aspects of the tone and mixing the two will get you a more full, complete sound. Quote
GarretGraves Posted March 1, 2011 Author Posted March 1, 2011 Do both simultaneously and mix the two signals. They both capture different aspects of the tone and mixing the two will get you a more full, complete sound. now THAT That sounds like a great idea. Quote
Kidd Cabbage Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 Just a tip, DI gets you a really clicky, attacky presence. Miking a bass amp gives you warmth and bottom. So when you're setting up your mic and DI signal, keep these things in mind and try to capture these elements with their recording method as best you can. Quote
Sixto Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 I think most engineers like recording both direct and microphone signals. There's usually a phasing issue when blending the two but moving the mic a few inches away from the speaker cabinet fixes that. (A tip from Andy Johns!) Quote
GarretGraves Posted March 2, 2011 Author Posted March 2, 2011 I don't want clicky presence. well, SOME picking noise isn't bad. More bottom if anything. I've been using the GearBox gold for some time now and I just couldn't get the bass sound i wanted out of it. and I tried 3 different basses i had at my disposal spending hours and hours for each trying out amp models and cab models and adjusting EQ, emulated mic positions and so forth. I even tried post EQ on some of my tracks after each try and I just couldn't get a great sounding bass. It just wasn't giving me that fullness I wanted. And same thing for the guitar amps! I wasn't happy with any of the sounds coming out of the damn thing! But once I bought me a mixer, new line 6 spider IV amp and a couple SM57s? The difference is insane! So I figured I should do the same thing with the bass. New amp and at least one mic. Quote
Cyril the Wolf Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Doing both is supposedly the way to go... I just use a Korg Ampworks Bass. Hell, I use it for my live sound too. Though, shit, I guess next time I record bass I'll try using both even though my bass amp is just a power amp through a modded cab :3 Quote
GarretGraves Posted March 2, 2011 Author Posted March 2, 2011 WAIT A SEC! I just realized! I have XLR output on the bass amp! http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Rumble-150-150W-1x15-Bass-Combo-Amp?sku=584202 Holy shit! I should really pay attention to these things. lol! Quote
theshaggyfreak Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 I do both Mic'd and with a DI if I'm not feeling lazy. Often, though, I just go direct into a little tube amp and Podfarm takes care of the rest. Sometimes I will just run it through my bass amp (GK Backline 210) and record the DI out of that. Whatever works. Quote
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