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Recording indirect is what I call "old school" method of actually turning it to a guitar amp for real, and using a microphone to record the sound. Minimally this method requires an amplifier, one or two microphones, mic preamp and a converter. However, a lot of other units may be added, for example, eq's, mixers, compressors, etc.
Before we get too technical, let's talk first about the signal path. The signal path is the path that takes the sound from the microphone to enter the computer, and what happens along the path. For example - a simple way to signal the beginning of your microphone and ending in his workstation computer may include the following units along the path.
Below is a long chain of basic signs that show how the signal travels your guitar to the computer through several units.
Guitar> AMP> Mic> Mic Pre-Amp> EQ> Compressor> Converter> Informática
This illustration shows that once your guitar is excited, the sound will be captured by the microphone is then sent to the preamplifier microphone, which will increase the signal, and make it high enough to actually use. From there, the sound source can be sent to some kind of eq unit, and a compressor to change levels. Finally, the signal is sent to the converter that will allow music to reach your computer. Now, if I lost you already, do not be afraid!
Let's take a quick look at what these different units do and how they work.
Mike - When it comes to recording guitar at home, the microphone you choose can have a huge impact on the overall sound of your recording. A microphone is a device made to capture waves in air, water or hard material and translate them into an electrical signal. The most common method is through a thin membrane producing some proportional electrical signal.
Most microphones in use today for generating audio using the electromagnetic (dynamic microphones) microphone capacitance change (condenser) or piezoelectric generation to produce the signal of vibration.
There are a lot of things to consider when it comes to the sound you get from your microphone, not only in terms of price and quality, but also where you really put the microphone in relation to your amp. Although the chances of a great recording is consistently better with a microphone of high quality, price and quality do not always coincide.
Mic Preamps -- The signal that a microphone picks up is actually very low, and needs to be strengthened so it can be used with the recording device. This is exactly what a mic preamp does. It increases the signal to a level that can be used for recording.
You may already have a pre-amp microphone on your computer, but it is only designed for speech and, unfortunately, is unsuitable for any serious recording
Compressor - A compressor is a device that reduces (compresses) the dynamic range of sound sources smoother for its highest point to facilitate the exit, and can bring your audio material up to spec with professional recordings.
An instrument that is very quiet and very strong throughout a song can be difficult to record and mix. Or the parties calm is lost or overload the highlights of the recording.
Converters - In very basic terms of the converter is the equipment that takes your analog audio your compressor unit, eq, mic preamp, etc., and creates a digital representation, which is sent, and now it is usable with the computer.
Keep in mind that this is one of the most important units in the signal chain and it is worth spending a little more money for a converter of high quality.
Hopefully this gave you a little insight into the basics of recording, allowing you to see the equipment you need and that every piece of kit does.
About the Author:
Richard Marples has over 10 years experience of playing and recording guitar, and also hosts a website exaplaining how you can record at home. If you enjoyed this article on Home Recording then you can get more free tips at =>
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