With so many microphones on the market, it can be tough to know what mic is best for recording acoustic guitar. Condenser or dynamic? Large diaphragm or small? Cardioid pickup pattern or something else?
In this post, I’d like to answer those questions and also go over the best microphones for recording your acoustic.
WHY YOUR MICROPHONE MATTERS
Although a microphone is not the only thing that affects the sound of your acoustic guitar recording, it’s one of the main things.
You can have the most ideal recording space with the best acoustic treatment. But if your mic is garbage, your recording will probably be garbage
too.
It’s a combination of having a decent mic, recording in the best space available, and being a good audio engineer.
In this post, let’s focus on getting you the best microphone for recording acoustic guitar.
THE BEST MICROPHONES FOR RECORDING ACOUSTIC GUITAR
I compiled this list based on my experience with some of these mics as well as user reviews. Rest assured, these are some of the top microphones for tracking your acoustic guitar.