TOTAL TRAINING FOR Acoustic Guitar Mic’ing Techniques (TUTORIAL)

By | January 7, 2026

 

Manufacturer: Total Training, Inc.
Year: 2009
Language: English


“Acoustic Guitar Miking Technique” is a video tutorial from Total Training in which renowned recording engineer Jeff Dykhouse walks you through the process of selecting and placing microphones for recording guitar parts in a studio setting.
You’ll learn the specifics and reasons behind these selections and hear the instrument before and after so you know how the guitar will sound in your own recording environment.
Every acoustic guitar has its own unique tonal qualities, so achieving a specific sound in the studio can seem daunting. However, with this video and the methods it outlines, you can achieve success in virtually no time.
Dykhouse’s detailed instructions and techniques will provide you with the tools you need to improve the acoustic sound of your guitar when recording.

Topics Include:
• Introduction 0:01:53
• Mono Microphone Placement 0:06:47
• 3 Different Guitars 0:04:56
• Adding a Microphone 0:05:15
• Adding a Direct Box 0:02:04
• Mid-Side Technique 0:04:39
• X Y Technique 0:03:51
• EQ 0:05:06
• Microphone Review 0:07:53
•Conclusion 0:00:30

Running Time: 42 minutes 54 seconds

By: Jeff Dykhouse
Print ISBN-13: 003-2-009-0117S-I
Video codec: VC-1
Video: | 960×540 | WMV | VBR 1333 kbps | 29.97 fps | Aspect ratio: 16/9 |
Audio: | Windows Media Audio 2 | 2 channels | VBR 96.6 kpbs | 44.1 KHz |



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