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Recording Guitar: Do I Really Need All This Gear?

All that’s required to record guitar is you, your electric guitar (or acoustic/electric), a cable and a computer with some freemium digital recording software. However, amps, mics, external preamps and other gear play a crucial part in crafting a great-sounding record. Let’s break down some reasons to look at these additional tools. Depending on where you are in your journey, we also have some tips for success when recording with a minimal setup.

Recording Acoustic Guitar: Microphone, DI or Both?

Many like to use both a mic and a DI (direct box) when recording acoustic guitar. However, each can serve a purpose individually as well. It all comes down to the intent. The primary reason to use a mic is to capture the tonal qualities the human ear hears when the instrument is played. On the other hand, a DI converts string vibrations (from the magnets in a pickup) to electrical signals and can have a sound more similar to an electric guitar. Certain types of pickups, like piezos, function more like actual microphones, converting the physical vibrations of the instrument to a voltage, which produces a less “electronic” sound.

Pete Thorn Demos the Sterling Audio ST159 and ST170

Watch Pete Thorn demo the Sterling ST159 and ST170 in the studio.

JBL's 3 Series MkII monitors feature Image Control Waveguide technology, which delivers an exceptionally broad listening area that will let you hear your music with incredible depth, revealing the subtlest details in even the densest mixes.

Universal Audio has just unveiled their new Arrow interface at NAMM 2018 and we couldn’t be more excited. It’s the perfect audio interface if you’re just starting to produce or need a portable interface as a mobile musician or DJ.