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Originally Posted by el_kabong
3. It doesn't have to cost all that much to produce really usable results, especially when relatively low cost approaches available, such as: experimenting and improving room dynamics, mic placement, etc.
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For anyone doing solo guitar, and who is new to recording, I'd suggest checking out a Zoom H4n or equivalent (there are lots of these). Yes, the mics probably cost 50 cents, and the preamps and converters will make many people cringe, but I know of released CDs recorded with these gizmos, they're cheap, the sound will please all but the most purist and they make a great learning tool. These gadgets are almost foolproof, and you can focus on the things you list above instead of gear, and your whole setup will cost about what 1 budget mic costs. When you can make a recording that sounds really good with one of these, it might be time to move "up" to other gear, or you might just be happy as-is.