How to Record Acoustic Guitar with only One Mic - Part 1: Getting Started

[@DecibelOfficial]

Informative tutorial, but above all I REALLLLLY like the way this thing was shot. Such a cool idea doing this as a choreographed one-shot.

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi, thanks for your nice feedback. We are glad to hear that you like our tutorial. Have a great day and keep recording!

[@dgl1012]

The long take camera work is really something else. Real quality video guys !

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thank you for the nice feedback!

[@BartZeal]

This was not only super informative, but also well edited and the movement of the camera was great. Such a relaxing tutorial. Plus the guitarist ain't bad either! 10/10! Now to part 2 :)

[@ToastyCourier]

the cinematography is awesome!

[@tyronemckenna2541]

I picked up Neumann TL-103 today - great to follow these tutorials. Keep making them!!

[@JSkeletonNintendo]

I loved this tutorial, but I think the most impressive thing is the cinematography! Flawless!

[@Gothpaddington]

4:05 for mic placement. Before that they say to make sure you have new strings, and to buy their very nice mic.

[@adama4791]

Thank you

[@lftspodcast]

This is so well done possibly the best tutorial I've ever seen.

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thank you very much! Please stay tuned, as there are more tutorials coming up soon.

[@TFVyse]

If you put on new strings, play at least an hour your guitar before recording! The wooden guitar needs to get used to the new strength und during that always tune your guitar multiple times. You will hear the difference :) btw really well done video!

[@reedturchi]

This is by far the best creative shoot for a music-gear or instructional video I've ever seen

[@chrisdavidson6838]

Sooo great in so many ways. Thanks.

[@allstopblue5717]

Wow this is great. Kept me interested and learning at the same time without getting bored. Really great job.

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi Rob, thank you! Have a great day and keep recording!

[@robertadam4847]

Very informative, after playing acoustic over 50 yrs this tutorial solved many issues, thanks.

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi Robert, thanks a lot for your nice feedback. Have a great day.

[@KayaDeus]

The showmanship in this video is phenomenal

[@GabrielEugenio87]

Hello, what brand and model is the mic stand? Please, Thanks.

[@owenalexander3134]

This channel is awesome. Not only is it informative and easy to follow, it' beautifully shot and produced. Nice job!

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thank you for your feedback! We are glad we can be of help. 🙂

[@Fragoul27]

This is the best tutorial for this kind of thing I've ever seen. gonna watch the rest now

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thanks for your motivating feedback. We are glad to hear that this tutorial was helpful for you. Please feel free to follow us on KZbin: kzbin.info Enjoy your day!

[@modernmusicstudio303]

I like the way you describe the reasoning for each step. I like the way you show each sound type for the guitar by throwing up fake walls and throwing the rug down.

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thank you for the kind feedback! 🙂

[@NuclearDeathWalk]

Ever since I picked up a pair of TLM102s they have become my go to for acoustic guitar. Sometime I pair one in a narrower XY with a LDC Tube mic. I seldom reach for a SDC these days.

[@matthooper5059]

Loving my little 102 on my fiddle. Kicks butt with the vocals I have recorded as well. Great video for the newbie when recording something other than your "main" instrument and you are only using one mic.

[@eggenify]

Great video! wich is the name of the song?? 0:31

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

The song was written by the guitarist Joachim Rust himself. For the tabs, please conctact him directly on Facebook.

[@pallhe]

Nicely choreographed and well thought out video with cinematic/directorial touches. Informative too. Good job.

[@TheOneMonk]

Absolutely stunning video. Obviously lots of well-deserved likes for script, cinematography, lighting, tutorial, music and humour. But so many dislikes? Well, I think as long as the knowalls, nitwits and crazies remain at a max of 15% the world is relatively safe!

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

That's super nice of you to write, Sheik. Thank you!

[@noahk5015]

The production value on this is so insane

[@twosistersstudio]

These videos are absolutely fantastic!! Very helpful information, that is so clearly explained. Thanks so much!!!

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

We are glad we could be of help 🙂

[@EmílioMarcio-k4e]

How often you should change your strings? And what gauge you advise? 9,10 or more? Thank you good content sir.

[@sheercerebralpower]

I bought my first Neumann M 149 in 2002...It is still my No 1.....later I got a Stereo Pair of KM 184s.....also another go to for recording Acoustic Piano, Acoustic Guitars, and Percussion......I use Universal Audio 6176s,LA 610;SPL Channel One and Neve Preamps which I have as hardware in my studio......sounds absolutely celestial and takes minutes to dial in......

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thank you for your feedback! We are glad that you enjoy using our microphones. Have a great day!

[@sheercerebralpower]

Georg Neumann GmbH Gruss aus München...

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Danke. Gruß aus Berlin...

[@marteidu]

I love that you put in some extra CG work, great videos and very inspiring. :)

[@liammartinez7092]

that's what you call a damn good mic video. Nailed it folks

[@thenotsogoldenlife4917]

I stumbled across this channel while looking for information on starting a home studio...I am beyond impressed with the quality of every detal...well done sir..subscribed!!!

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thank you ☺️

[@quincyjordan1504]

this is something else, thank you Neumann💯

[@tarquin8270]

Compliments to the video makers , great graphic effects and filming quality , I love my Neumann mic

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thank you! More tutorials will follow soon. Did you already like our new page on Facebook? Check facebook.com/neumann/

[@JohannesLabusch]

You know what Neumann turned out to be a surprisingly good mic for acoustic guitar? The KSM 105, marketed as a hand held condenser for live vocals. I screwed off the screen, and used it like a pencil mic. It kind of blew me away. (it's also in that "affordable" price range, btw ...)

[@laura-sophiemohr4178]

Just had this in mind: Use new Strings. BUT! Do it 2 days before recording because they will detune so damn fast that it gets awful :) They need to be "played in". I hope my english wasnt to bad :) Greetings

[@penniewolford5120]

Lous Topic

[@chromeeagle7172]

Greetings come first in the sentence other than that I just heard rushed English

[@edeledeledel5490]

When you fit new strings tune up to 2 semitones above the note you want and then tune back down; then they don't need to be played in, and settle down almost instantly. If you're worried about tuning up 2 semitones, just tune up 1 semitone, and this will at least reduce the time to settle down.

[@sahaibasumatary8076]

Brilliant demonstration

[@syiem-et5st]

Thanks a lot sir, such an informative video where many musician didn't reveals their tricks

[@santosman95]

Well done! Would anyone know what song is played by the acoustic on the floor in the beginning of the video?

[@DavidAndishZambia]

Its 2021. This video is just as fresh and educative. Where can I find they opening song? What a piece

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi David, Achim Rust has not published this song. Let's make some noise though, so he'll do it 😉 .

[@DavidAndishZambia]

@@GeorgNeumannGmbH yeah we need it 😃. Its a master piece

[@AchrefRoubhi]

Please more like that !

[@CleatSurfer]

My best results come from a cabinet mic on an acoustic amp. I prefer to use an instrument mic but even following the best practice for positioning, I need to turn the gain way up which then picks up other noise.

[@mrnice5245]

Hi. What gain would be good for recording guitar?

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hey, generally try not to peek over -10dB 😉

[@TheOnlineBusker]

Wish I could afford Neumann mics!!:(

[@vinestaftermath1999]

Thank you for the video, its beautifully done. Great advice I will implement when I next record. Your Mics sound great also.

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thank you for your feedback! Feel free to post your pictures with the hashtag #myNeumann on Instagram if you want to get featured on www.neumann.com/homestudio

[@junielsantana4156]

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[@savanaviolenta]

Thanks for the info. My room is so dry that even from far away if I place the mic still sounds dry as a bone. Hence I mic it close to the 12th fret a bit off axis and add some room reverb while recording it

[@ThePanchomack]

Great Series ! beside I Love the way it's shot, the information is very well to the point. Hands on and good to incorporate into my own environment

[@vicshere99]

Martin D-28, Thomastik-Infeld strings, Neumann TLM-102 = perfect recording!

[@AdiGarst]

awesome! this is example, when you love what you do...

[@laurencemarkmallak3076]

Hi I cam across your video and enjoyed it very much. I am trying to get great sound recording my 1970 Yamaha fg 200 guitar made in Japan. This guitar has great full and deep sound. I purchased a Neumann TLM 103 and have been recording in my new two room studio. Any advice to get best results would be appreciated, thanks, Laurence.

[@MajorFay]

I love this videos, love neumann and love germany

[@ManuelGonzalez-pz6zq]

These videos are pure genius 👌🏻🥵

[@MoveMountainsPoetry]

These videos are amazing! I don't understand why you don't have more subscribers??? Your content is awesome!

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that our tutorials were helpful for you. Have fun and keep recording!

[@naturalwhitenoisesoundsfor6836]

@@GeorgNeumannGmbH Rode Microphones are Better !!!

[@pabloqueipo]

I need to know for Lyric Opera singer (Tenor / Baritone) what microphone/s do you recomend me???

[@normanspurgeon5324]

Thanks- lots of good info here- I'm hoping you could talk about the unique situation of an electrified arch top guitar, where you want both the air sound of the guitar itself, and the amp sound. It seems you might prefer a condenser mic over a ribbon mic, for capturing the details of an acoustic guitar? Thanks-

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

The microphones used in our videos are for demonstration purposes. However, you can directly compare the characteristics of our microphones in our microphone finder, by simply selecting ‘compare’. Have a look here: en-de.neumann.com/microphones

[@moonspell466]

great work guys !

[@acethapa]

What was the name of the song at 0:00? That sounds so beautiful!

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi acethapa, The song was written by the guitarist Joachim Rust himself. For the tabs, please conctact him directly on Facebook.

[@pattonmaclean4777]

exactly what I was looking for. Thanks.

[@cameronfinch73]

I have a TLM 103 and I've never been 100% satisfied recording using this technique. Do you think it could be a good idea to pick up a 102 and give it a try? I heard the 102 is a little more forgiving with placement and so forth.

[@vampcaff]

wait, affordable? when was over 1,000 for a mic affordable? now for the quality it is I'm sure it's affordable for a well established studio. not so much the amateur recording artist. but the information you gave me was priceless and I will continue to follow your channel.

[@seandoyle454]

Where does the microphone plugged into though? Could I record using a microphone that plugs via USB straight to my laptop, and import the audio and visuals into Movie Maker?

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi Sean, thanks for your message. This article of our academy might be helpful for you: www.neumann.com/homestudio/en/how-to-connect-a-microphone-to-your-computer

[@Rodrigovalt]

Thank you very much for these tutorials they are of great help. It would be amazing if you could do one for recording guitar with two microphones

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thanks for your feedback. We are glad to hear that our tutorials were helpful for you. We are continuously producing new videos. Your wish is noted. More tutorials will follow soon. In the mean time, feel free to visit our new website www.neumann.com/homestudio/en/ Have fun and keep recording!

[@dipanbasak8357]

The video is really helpful. What's the name of the guitar track playing at the beginning of the video?

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi, the song was written by the guitarist Joachim Rust himself. For the name, please contact him directly on Facebook.

[@dipanbasak8357]

Wow! That's amazing. Thank you so much for the reply. I really appreciate it.

[@Indyxpress]

Thank you, very nice video, easy approach definitely worth watching.

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi Ari, thanks for the nice feedback. Have a great day!

[@leonelsarmiento7]

Hi guys, I'm about to buy a new Neumann mic... I want to use this mic exclusively for recording acoustic guitar!! No vocals! I'm between the TLM 102, TLM 103 or the KM184, which of these 3 mics would be better to record acoustic if only using one mic?? Thank you very much for your help :)

[@craigweaver5671]

Wait a tick. Was that one shot? Well bloody done.

[@Hmpryyyy]

man, I never tried tuning my guitar while I have my capo placed on it....nice tutorial :>>

[@tylerssoul]

I'm glad someone noticed it, I liked how it said E too

[@brandyjacks3941]

This is very informative stylish and concise. Can I ask if you have anything similar for recording vocals and guitar live in studio. What mics and positioning etc? Thanks again.

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi Brandy, thanks for your positive feedback! You can have a look to our series about "recording vocals in your home studio" starting with www.neumann.com/homestudio/en/recording-vocals-in-your-home-studio-part-1

[@adriyanmusic]

what a professional work , thank you so much guys

[@goku8586]

Great video but is there any information what audio interface you are using to record the guitar etc..I am very interested in learning everything about home recording

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thank you for your feedback and inquiry! We will get back to you with a response asap. In the mean time, if you would like to learn more about home recording or are interested in signing up for our newsletter, please feel free to visit our new website www.neumann.com/homestudio/

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

All mics presented in our videos have been recorded with the same high-quality preamp / AD-converter combination, known for its clear and neutral sound character. And to let you hear the sound of the mics only, no post processing is applied. Please take a look at our KZbin vocal tutorial www.neumann.com/homestudio/en/how-to-connect-a-microphone-to-your-computer

[@rustopholis]

Love the room

[@weimondo]

what is the tune at 0:18? thx

[@andruvalero2952]

loved the awesome quality of the video, this need more subscribers

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thank you, Andru!

[@petesmusic6648]

Really good , well presented ,

[@pedalboardmodular9962]

I liked it for the content but I really liked it for the production of the video-one take!! Like Tarkovsky! How many times did they practice that one? And that the space looks just about identical to my home studio. And my friend's, too. But I'm ticked that they leaked my little secret about the bathroom sink. The real stunner, though, is that carpet. What's really cool is that he repeats the trick backwards at the end of the last video in the series. Neumann should be selling those. Maybe with a matched pair of the 102s or the 107s-for the home studio market, of course. Joking aside, I really think this is well done!

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi, thank you very much for your nice feedback!

[@AndrewGorny]

You guys need to re-release the KM54

[@tome1420]

What acoustic guitar is that he's playing? It's absolutely gorgeous!

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

The acoustic guitar is from the guitarist Joachim Rust himself. Please conctact him directly on Facebook to ask for details.

[@ibanez2damaxx]

bloody hell that is a class video. so well made.

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thank you!

[@maniaconthetube]

Brilliant tutorials. Even tho I use different tools they still help an awe full lot thanks very much.

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi, thanks for your positive feedback. Have a great day!

[@maniaconthetube]

Funny YOU should message me now, Im actually doing some some acoustic recording. Anyways Thanks Georg take care mate.

[@VieroMenapace]

Thanks!! Now I have my first Neumann microphone (tlm 102). N.H.S. Academy is great!!

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thank you 😊

[@rogerclemens6332]

incredibly done tutorial. what type of sound board are you going thru?

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thanks for your feedback and inquiry. We are glad that you liked our tutorials. We will get back to you with a response asap. In the meantime, please feel free to visit our new website www.neumann.com/homestudio/en/ Have a great day!

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi Roger, All mics presented in our videos have been recorded with the same high-quality preamp / AD-converter combination, known for its clear and neutral sound character. And to let you hear the sound of the mics only, no post processing is applied. If you would like to learn more about home recording or are interested in signing up for our newsletter, please feel free to visit our new website www.neumann.com/homestudio/en/

[@Bens_vd]

Wow, you just make a great tutorial Thank you for your video

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thank you! Please stay tuned. More tutorials will follow soon. In the mean time, feel free to visit our new website www.neumann.com/homestudio.

[@djcervelli8693]

This is gonna help me in my new studio loads thanks for great production

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thanks for your nice feedback Harry!

[@claudiahurtado1216]

this is soo badass!!!! straight to the point. love love love!! this

[@fergalohanlonmusic]

these videos are so well done!!!

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi Fergal, thank you!

[@RadekSlenzak]

Fergal isn't that microphone that you purchased recently?

[@ibiasojohndavis4805]

Fergal O'Hanlon l

[@nawal7721]

amazing video, very engaging and to me it felt more entertained to learn- well produced

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi Nawal, thank you very much for your nice feedback.

[@gregoirelecomte1007]

Hi! Great video. How do you record without any ambiant noise in such a big room? I struggle to do that even in a small room. Thanks!

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thank you for your nice feedback. For further advise about good rooms and how to improve the room acousticsplease see here: www.neumann.com/homestudio/en/what-are-the-acoustic-requirements-for-recording-and-mixing www.neumann.com/homestudio/en/how-to-improve-the-room-acoustics-in-your-home-studio

[@mrchops4099]

What kind of microphone for vocals and acoustic for recording?

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi, you can directly compare our microphones in our Microphone Finder with the 'compare' function. Check it out here: en-de.neumann.com/microphones. If you can, try them out yourself to see what works best for your individual project. In addition, corresponding sound samples for many situation are provided In our video tutorials on KZbin, feel free to check them out here: kzbin.info.

[@mrchops4099]

@@GeorgNeumannGmbH cool! Thank ya Brotha! 🙏

[@baloghmarton94]

How do you take out the hiss noise? In my recordings it's always full of high frequency hiss

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

We did not do any special treatment. You hear the mic signals as we recorded them. We used the mics you see in the videos and recorded via a good quality mic-preamp / AD-converter combination. For troubleshooting, your first step should be to find out, which part of your signal chain is causing the hiss.

[@jeremythornton433]

Great video. Thank you! That mic is just a hair out of my price range but I really like the sound that I get out of my Warm Audio WA47jr. It's somewhat of a clone of a U47.

[@manuellujan5625]

How has the Wa 47 JR held up? Just got mine in today!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@samsschool3639]

Did he just tune with the capo on? (7 years ago😅)

[@AndrewKW12]

This is such a high quality video - unfortunately no one has that kind of room to record in

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi there! Feel free to watch our "Recording Basics" videos where we show you how to optimize your own room at home: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJOyoIKwetKomKM.

[@colin_botts]

I love the portable bathroom reverb!

[@annajackson1238]

Very well made video! And lots of good information! Well done

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thanks, Anna!

[@10001110101jonni]

Based on production value alone, i can't believe you only have 30k subscribers

[@10001110101jonni]

Especially considering this video has over half a million views!

[@strumminfuel4625]

one of the most important things I got out of this is that there is no one way to do it. you really have to experiment and then decide what works for you and your style.

[@WBlues-Blues-Musik]

Very helpful and well done.

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thank you! If you would like to learn more about home recording or are interested in signing up for our newsletter, please feel free to visit our new website www.neumann.com/homestudio/en/

[@georgimichaels7556]

You rocked this video and tutorial. I walk away a satisfied student. Thank you 😊. ❤️🇵🇬

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Thank you for the kind feedback! have fun recording! 🙂

[@hafizmohammed4058]

Do anyone know which is that Guitar

[@paulcarter802]

Very high quality video! Very well made. :)

[@erikhinojosa3675]

You guys are amazing, im learning a lot from you! Thanks!!!

[@GeorgNeumannGmbH]

Hi, thanks for your nice feedback! We are happy that our tutorials are helpful for you.

[@ruchirsajwan]

Brilliant video, thanks