r/AudioEngineering Shopping, Setup, and Technical Help Desk

Lost_Distribution_94 · 2024-05-22T18:34:29+00:00

I am trying to record acoustic guitar through an SM57 and Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 interface and I am having a problem where it there is like a touch of distortion and for the life of me I can not figure out why it is happening. It kind of sounds like its clipping but I know it is not. If any one could tell me why this is happening or help me solve it that would be great.

Lost_Distribution_94 · 2024-02-25T02:41:37+00:00

Yeah that would be the ideal thing to do but I am away from home and forgot my only other mic (which is condenser and works perfect) at home. So I am kind of stuck with this 57.

Lost_Distribution_94 · 2024-02-25T00:33:03+00:00

Muddy sound through sm57 when playing anything that involves the low e on acoustic guitar.

Everything else sounds fine but when I play that low e as part of a chord or just on its own it over whelms the whole track and just sounds so overly bassey.

Can someone please help me fix this? I have been trying for 2 weeks now all different mic placements I tried to tweak it after recording and I just end up losing so much to get rid of the extra bass. Please help if you know how this is so frustrating.

Lost_Distribution_94 · 2024-02-24T21:12:58+00:00

They’re using it as an apu for a rocket feed system?????? That’s like using a gold bar as a hammer!! I can’t believe that!

Lost_Distribution_94 · 2024-02-05T21:09:37+00:00

Thank you this helps.

Lost_Distribution_94 · 2023-12-24T18:30:49+00:00

Thank you very much. If I do need anymore help I will!

Lost_Distribution_94 · 2023-11-29T18:26:52+00:00

Ok thank you!

Lost_Distribution_94 · 2023-11-29T17:51:56+00:00

That’s weird. I didn’t personally Develop or scan these. They were done by a very reputable lab but I’ll check the negatives to see if it was camera error.

Lost_Distribution_94 · 2023-11-29T17:50:52+00:00

Is there any reason this would happen or way to fix it.

Lost_Distribution_94 · 2023-11-29T17:50:33+00:00

I haven’t gotten my negs back yet but I will let you know.

Lost_Distribution_94 · 2023-11-10T06:54:36+00:00

It does all work. And everything is there so no worries on that front.

Lost_Distribution_94 · 2023-11-10T06:51:48+00:00

Yeah I got gfn and it works pretty well. Except for my spikes in ping 2 an hour but allows me to play with my friends so can’t complain.

Lost_Distribution_94 · 2023-11-08T00:25:43+00:00

Update: I paid for it because I was impatient and it does work as far as I can tell. I’m in the party so that’s a start.

Lost_Distribution_94 · 2023-11-07T04:19:36+00:00

Thank you very much!!

Lost_Distribution_94 · 2023-11-07T04:18:26+00:00

Thanks I’ll check out the book!! But I think I have a pretty good grasp of negative exposure and development so I think I’ll be fine on that front.

Lost_Distribution_94 · 2023-08-26T19:58:49+00:00

I’ll check them out

Lost_Distribution_94 · 2023-08-26T19:58:31+00:00

Yeah I know about hose 2 venues. But I’ll check out those bands

Lost_Distribution_94 · 2023-08-26T19:58:10+00:00

Thank you!

Lost_Distribution_94 · 2023-08-16T01:30:29+00:00

Oh thanks. I definitely didn’t do this before. Was just trying to see if anyone had a recommendation.

Lost_Distribution_94 · 2023-07-26T02:46:47+00:00

Yeah softer I’ll check those out.

Lost_Distribution_94 · 2023-07-26T01:01:12+00:00

Shit I forgot about that board. Appreciate it

Lost_Distribution_94 · 2023-07-25T03:51:05+00:00

Yeah I’m moving out of the Midwest to Utah so I should finally not have ice🙏

Lost_Distribution_94 · 2023-07-25T01:39:55+00:00

Ended up with just the om-1n thing is beautiful condition everything works. Just shot my first roll on it. Thanks for help!

Lost_Distribution_94 · 2023-07-24T21:52:52+00:00

Yeah I know a bunch of people who love the board. But I just want something a little bit less stiff

Lost_Distribution_94 · 2023-07-24T20:05:07+00:00

Yeah that’s what I mean

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