How To Record Acoustic Guitar [with Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen]

Learn recording and mixing tips for getting the right acoustic guitar sound! In this video, I'll show you how to set up your audio interface, mic selection, mic placement, and basic mixing for recording acoustic guitar.

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0:00 - Introduction
0:12 - Step 1: Set Up Audio Interface
0:54 - Step 2: Set Up A New Track
2:54 - Step 3: Set Levels & Mic Placement
3:33 - Step 4: Record A Test, Listen, & Adjust
5:22 - Step 5: Basic EQ, Compression, & Reverb

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Small Diaphragm Condenser Mics
Shure SM81 -
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Shure KSM141 -
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AKG C451 B -
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Neumann KM 184 -
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Large Diaphragm Condenser Mics
AKG C214 -
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AKG C414 XLS -
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B&H: https://bhpho.to/3zPO224

Audio-Technica AT4050 -
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Neumann U87 -
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Dynamic Mics
Shure SM57 -
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Shure SM58 -
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Reverb: https://reverb.grsm.io/shure-sm58
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Sennheiser MD421 -
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Ribbon Mics
Royer R-121 -
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Beyerdynamic M 160 -
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Reverb: https://reverb.grsm.io/beyerdynamic-m160

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