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A review of the Ultrasound DS4 Acoustic Guitar Amp by Vintage Guitar contributing editor, Pete Prown
Acoustic Magazines Vintage Guitar expert, Paul Brett’s DVD sample on collecting vintage acoustic guitars.Paul is rated as one of the leading 12 string guitarists in the World and his ull DVD features 23 rare guitars, plus tips on collecting and sourcing these instruments. Full DVD features Stellas, Regals, Oahu, Weymann, Gibsons, Martin, Wurlitzer etc.etc. Paul was a main contributor to Rick Batey’s best selling book, The History of American Blues Guitar. The full version is available …
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Close-miking is a technique in which a microphone is placed very close to an instrument or sound source – usually inches to 1 foot away. Musicians and engineers use this technique because of the focused sound close-miking provides. Recording instruments using this technique also minimizes bleed from other instruments and musicians in the room, as well as unwanted noise. This technique is commonly used by those recording at home in untreated rooms, or in situations where the room sound is unwanted or detrimental to the recording. Close-miking is generally done with dynamic microphones, as they have a very focused polar pattern and can usually take high volume levels. A commonly used close-miking technique is to place a dynamic microphone approximately 8 inches in front of the 12th fret on an acoustic guitar. Microphones like large diaphragm condensers and ribbon microphones are sometimes used in this way on quieter sources or song passages.
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Distant-miking is a technique in which a microphone is placed further away from a sound source — often between 5 feet and any greater distance. This technique is used in situations where a combination of the sound of the room’s tone and the instrument are desired, usually in recording studios with acoustically tuned rooms. Distant-miking techniques generally cannot be employed in situations where bleed is an issue, and are usually only used when an instrument is recorded overdubbed or recorded in isolation. Microphones like large diaphragm condensers and ribbon microphones with figure-eight patterns are commonly used with this technique, as they tend to pick up the most detail and natural sound.
Combination reduction technique
Combining close-miking and distant-miking techniques often yields the best result possible if done correctly. Many engineers use a dynamic microphone close to the neck or sound hole of the guitar, while placing another microphone, usually a large diaphragm condenser or a ribbon microphone, further away to capture room sound and reverberation. Using this combination technique will allow you to capture all of the details and full sound created by the guitarist and instrument — from slight hand movements with a close microphone, to a full, warm sound with the distant microphone. Using two microphones enables you to use more of the distant microphone or the close microphone later during mixing. When using this technique, make sure to space the microphones at least three feet from each other to avoid phase problems that can result in weak signals and poor sound.
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A classical guitar is the same Gerät as an acoustic guitar. One groà e amount of of wood and strings from nylon fà ¼ r this kind of guitar are typical. If you forget a Verstärker or, to hören the sound and the strings are made of metal, the one E-guitar hält. basic skills are the same fà ¼ r both kinds of instruments. If you play E-guitar, also a master of the acoustic guitar, because the methods, talents and principles are identical.
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Not just the type of music needs to be a considered when you make your choice. There are some other differences that can change your mind. The expenses related to the electrical version are considerably higher because of the extra things that are needed and also the actual instrument is more expensive.
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A classical guitar stands for the same instrument as an acoustic guitar. A large wooden body and strings made out of nylon are typical for this type of guitar. If you need an amplifier or you can forget to hear sound and the strings are made out of metal than you are holding an electric guitar. The basic skills are the same for both instrument types. If you play electrical guitar, than you also master the acoustic guitar because the methods, skills, and principles are identical.
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But there is simply no sound amplifier. Guitar cables are also a necessity with the electric guitar. An important advantage of this guitar is that the fingers are in a better condition. With a classical guitar, the necessity is damaged to more on the strings of the guitar and fingers is often a reality.
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You can bring the acoustic guitar, wherever you go. A mean acoustic guitar pick-nick environment if friends or relatives. Imagine the park, the beach, bus, etc., it is difficult, a place where acoustic guitars can not come.
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