Micing the bass for recordings.

[Mlazarus]

I'm thinking anout using my shure 57 to mic my bass amp to record my series 1 into FL studio. Looking forward to the sound comparison.

[gtrguy]

Cool! I really like a shure beta52 for live or the Egg D112 for recording myself, but you should be able to get good results.

[gearhed289]

57s are good for capturing raw amp tones. Sennheiser E609 is good for that too. Nice to combine with a D112 or just a DI.

[Greywolf]

The SM57 is a great workhorse , I use it to mic amps at the club frequently , my alternative is a dsm & humboldt simplifier bass station DI box which is delightful.

[edwin]

RE20s, 421s, U47FETs, ribbon mics, etc., all can work quite well. Even old mics like the EV RE11 can sound great with the right cabinet in the right context (nails the Grateful Dead Europe '72 tone in front of a JBL 15" powered by a Fender style head). I have a copy of the U47FET made by Beesneez (T3) which is fantastic. In a studio, you could put up a dynamic, a condenser, and a ribbon and blend them all.

[dannobasso]

I don't usually use an amp for recording. My signal goes into a REDDI, splits out to a choice of compressors and splits to a Tech  21 Dug pedal. The new Series 2 will present me with some new choices when it arrives for use on BLAK29's 3rd album.

[cozmik_cowboy]

Speaking as an engineer:
My 1st choice for electric bass is a good DI.  If I have to mic the cab, I'll probably grab a Sennheiser 441 if there's one handy; a 421 will do (quite nicely) in a pinch.  If it's a bi-amped rig, 441 on the highs, AKG D-12E on the lows (if anyone still has one; great mic for bass, kick drum, bottom of a Leslie, etc., and I mourn its passing from their catalog!)

Peter

[edwin]

Speaking as an engineer:
My 1st choice for electric bass is a good DI.  If I have to mic the cab, I'll probably grab a Sennheiser 441 if there's one handy; a 421 will do (quite nicely) in a pinch.  If it's a bi-amped rig, 441 on the highs, AKG D-12E on the lows (if anyone still has one; great mic for bass, kick drum, bottom of a Leslie, etc., and I mourn its passing from their catalog!)

Peter

I'm with you on the D-12E. The D112 is a terrible replacement. Turns any kick drum into a basketball. The only decent sound I've ever heard was when it was mic'ing an oboe, weirdly enough.

[cozmik_cowboy]

Speaking as an engineer:
My 1st choice for electric bass is a good DI.  If I have to mic the cab, I'll probably grab a Sennheiser 441 if there's one handy; a 421 will do (quite nicely) in a pinch.  If it's a bi-amped rig, 441 on the highs, AKG D-12E on the lows (if anyone still has one; great mic for bass, kick drum, bottom of a Leslie, etc., and I mourn its passing from their catalog!)

Peter

I'm with you on the D-12E. The D112 is a terrible replacement. Turns any kick drum into a basketball. The only decent sound I've ever heard was when it was mic'ing an oboe, weirdly enough.

I have never had cause to mic an oboe, so I'll take your word for it; my use for the D-112 is non-existent.  I'd rather use an RE-20 (AKA "the electronic pillow").

Peter

[gtrguy]

you gotta use the right preamps on the mics.