First-ever acoustic recording

[justonwo]

I've recorded my band many times in the past using a complicated interface, Cubase, tons of mics, etc. At one point, I just got tired of all the complexity and the steep learning curve. So I bought a Zoom H4n, which arrived on Friday. For the price and simplicity, the sound is fantastic! Anyway, I used my Goodall Standard to lay down a couple of samples.

Desperate Man Blues by John Fahey

http://www.jus-tone.com/misc/recordi..._Man_Blues.mp3

Bron Y Aur by Led Zeppelin

http://www.jus-tone.com/misc/recordings/Bron_Y_Aur.mp3

[rick-slo]

Sounds good. Use a couple of external mikes through the Zoom and the recording sound will go up a few more notches.
Does sound like a Goodall. I would like to hear your Mustapick also.

[justonwo]

I don't have anything other than an SM-57 at the moment. You think that'll sound better? I'll get some clips of the Mustapick soon. I actually don't have that guitar at the moment.

[rick-slo]

Originally Posted by justonwo

I don't have anything other than an SM-57 at the moment. You think that'll sound better? I'll get some clips of the Mustapick soon. I actually don't have that guitar at the moment.

Probably not the SM-57 with the Zoom, rather a couple of condenser mikes (which ones is a whole other huge subject).

[justonwo]

Originally Posted by rick-slo

Probably not the SM-57 with the Zoom, rather a couple of condenser mikes (which ones is a whole other huge subject).

Ahh, would need two for stereo recording. Ok. I'll check into it.

[ljguitar]

Hi juston...
Nice recordings. What is your setup (H4 aimed how high off the ground, aimed at which part of the guitar from how many inches away?)

[justonwo]

Hey Larry. I'm a complete acoustic recording novice. I was using a little 6 in tall tripod sitting on my coffee table. The H4 mics were pointed directly at the sound hole probably 2 ft away.

[justonwo]

Originally Posted by rick-slo

Sounds good. Use a couple of external mikes through the Zoom and the recording sound will go up a few more notches.
Does sound like a Goodall. I would like to hear your Mustapick also.

It took several months for me to find time (it's nearly impossible with a two year old), but here are some rough clips of the Mustapick. Sadly, I don't even have much time to keep my playing well manicured these days, so rough is definitely the operative word.

http://www.jus-tone.com/misc/recordi...ntain_Side.mp3

http://www.jus-tone.com/misc/recordi...Bron_Y_Aur.mp3

http://www.jus-tone.com/misc/recordi..._Man_Blues.mp3

http://www.jus-tone.com/misc/recordi...Plumb_Line.mp3

http://www.jus-tone.com/misc/recordi...w_Princess.mp3

[Ranger1964]

Very nice picking! The guitar has a very rich sound. The H4s do a great job but +1 on the external mics.