Recording Guitar. SIMPLE QUESTION.?

Question

Hey i was wondering if it was better for me to record guitar through a cord and straight into the machine thingo or with a SHURE SM57 (the only one i am considering). Also can some one reconmend a good drum mic set?

Answer 1

You could try either direct or the mic.  Have fun and experiment.  Even both at once might produce the sound you are looking for.

For recording drums, you really don't need to buy a drum mic set.  In the studio one or two well placed mics can do a good job with drums.  Drum mic kits are mainly used for live sound.

Here is a great free book on recording:

http://www.shure.com/stellent/groups/pub...

If you really want to buy a kit, here is a good one:

http://www.zzounds.com/item--SHUPGDMK6XL...