Advice for stereo recording acoustic guitars

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  1. Johnnyguitar

    Johnnyguitar Newbie

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    Right now I'm saving up for two mics to record my acoustic guitars in stereo.
    Any recommendations? The cheaper I can get away with the better. Any tricks
    I should know about?
     
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  3. Trurl

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    I use these:

    Lauten Audio LA-120 Small Condenser Microphone Pair - Black https://a.co/d/cPPpnMF

    They make excellent overheads but I like them on acoustic very much.
     
  4. Choosename

    Choosename Platinum Record

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    What about a pair of this ?
     
  5. Trurl

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    Also an excellent choice
     
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    Although I've never used those AKG 420 mics it isn't a bad idea to have multi-pattern microphones. If you bought them you would have the option of experimenting with mid/side (one mic in figure 8 with the capsules perpendicular to either a cardioid or hypercardoid so you can blend to taste for your stereo vibe in the mix) recording which is a nice option to have. An omni pattern is also nice to have if your room is decent.

    I myself don't use a same stereo pair and normally use both a large and small condenser using a few different techniques to capture an acoustic guitar performance.
     
  7. Trurl

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    Same. I like to use a Lauten and an AT 4033. Or I'll do 1 Lauten in mono and double track. BTW the Lautens have swappable capsules for pattern.
     
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