Recording Classical guitar in Ardour 6

[leokin]

I'm using Ardour 6 on AVLinux 64 bit, Debian Buster for initial recording.
After that I like using Mixbus 6 for final edits.
At the moment I'm looking for best ways to record my classical guitar.
I have 2 interfaces with some different results regarding sound quality,
a Zoom H2N USB mic (my favorite so far for this project) and a Presonus Audiobox USB 2x2 (using a nice saddle mount pickup).
Does anyone here have suggestions for their favorite plugins or Youtube vids regarding Classical guitar recording?
Particularly thinking towards fine tuning sound quality, and equalizer use?

[Rodney]

Hi there, check this video out, I think it may help you with what you are looking for. He uses some calf plugins and makes his acoustic guitar sound improve quite considerably:

https://youtu.be/NG3M2Ink22A

Cheers,

[English Guy]

I would also work hard comparing configurations to get the best with your gear. I record 'auditions' in the same project and compare.

Far better to have a good take to work with

[leokn]

What do you mean by "... I record 'auditions' in the same project and compare.?"...

[leokn]

Hi there, check this video out, I think it may help you with what you are looking for. He uses some calf plugins and makes his acoustic guitar sound improve quite considerably:

https://youtu.be/NG3M2Ink22A

Cheers,

Thank you for the YouTube link! I'll check it out now.

[leokin]

I would also work hard comparing configurations to get the best with your gear. I record 'auditions' in the same project and compare.

Far better to have a good take to work with

What do you mean by "... I record 'auditions' in the same project and compare.?"...

[English Guy]

I record different configurations of my mics and gear and see which sounds better. I basically audition them.

This allows you to easily compare mic placements and combinations. I found it worth the time and effort because when it is time to record a project I already know what I will use. I do a series on the same track in a project so I can listen and compare, one after another.

For my acoustic guitar, I have my large diaphragm condenser where the sound hole and neck meet and a dynamic mic on the bridge.

[leokn]

thank you!

[milo]

For my acoustic guitar, I have my large diaphragm condenser where the sound hole and neck meet and a dynamic mic on the bridge.

You inspired me to play with my mic positions on a current project, and I'm loving the sounds I am getting from a similar setup, but with two dynamic mics. Thanks for the tip!

[English Guy]

You inspired me to play with my mic positions on a current project, and I'm loving the sounds I am getting from a similar setup, but with two dynamic mics. Thanks for the tip!

Fantastic. I do this with various boxes, amp sims etc as well. It is very easy to compare when you use your DAW