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Guitar Amp & Cabinet Microphones — Buy at SoundsGood
Guitar amplifier and cabinet microphones are one of the most important elements of guitar tone. 90% of the guitar sound on a recording is the mic and its position in front of the speaker. Dynamic for bright rock tones, ribbon for warm blues, condenser for detail and "air". Close miking, two-mic blends, room mics — the techniques behind legendary guitar sounds. SoundsGood offers guitar cab microphones from leading brands — for stage, studio, and every genre.
For Cabs & Combos
Dynamic, ribbon, condenser
Dynamic, ribbon, condenser
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Matched to style & genre
Matched to style & genre
🎸 Guitar Cabinet Acoustics
A guitar cab is a resonating system — speaker, wood, grille, and room all interact. Mic position makes a radical difference; even 1 cm matters.
🔊 Cap Centre
Brightest, harshest zone. Maximum highs and presence (2–5 kHz). For rock, metal. Can be too harsh for clean or jazz.
🔊 Cap Edge
Softer, darker, more body. Less highs, more mids and lows. For blues, jazz, clean. Between centre and edge — the most popular position.
🔊 Distance
0–2 cm: max proximity effect, direct sound. 5–15 cm: more "air", more natural. 1–3 m (room): room sound, depth, "glue".
🔊 Dynamic Microphones for Guitar Cabs
The dynamic mic is the #1 standard in 90%+ of studios and stages.
📐 Why Dynamic
Handles 150+ dB SPL. Rugged. No phantom needed. Characteristic midrange with presence peak — adds body and aggression, perfect for guitar in a mix.
📊 Specifications
Frequency: 40–15,000 Hz. SPL: 150–160 dB. Cardioid. Proximity effect at 0–5 cm. Presence peak: 2–6 kHz.
🎯 Best For
Rock, metal, punk, blues-rock, country — any genre with a guitar cab. Close miking (2–10 cm). Live — the only mic you need. Studio — the primary mic in a blend.
🎻 Ribbon Microphones for Guitar Cabs
Ribbon — the classic choice for warm, smooth guitar tone.
📐 Why Ribbon
Ribbon tames high-frequency harshness from the cab (especially with distortion). Gentle natural HF roll-off — no "ice-pick". Warm, "silky", vintage character. Adds body and depth. Ideal for overdriven tones.
📊 Specifications
Frequency: 30–15,000 Hz (natural HF roll-off). Sensitivity: very low (passive — needs 60+ dB preamp). Pattern: figure-8. SPL: 120–160 dB (modern). Active ribbon — higher sensitivity, less preamp-demanding.
🎯 Best For
Blues, classic rock, jazz, country. For smoothing harsh distortion. Blended with a dynamic — the most popular studio combo: dynamic (brightness) + ribbon (warmth) = the ideal guitar tone.
🎙️ Condenser Microphones for Guitar Cabs
📐 SDC (Pencil)
Small diaphragm, precise, fast transients. More detail and HF overtones than a dynamic. For blend or close mic with maximum detail. Phantom +48 V. SPL: 130–150 dB.
📐 LDC (Large Diaphragm)
Large diaphragm, warmer, fuller. Ideal as a room mic (1–3 m) — captures the cab's room sound with depth and "air". Less common for close miking.
🎯 Best For
Studio — as a blend partner (SDC for detail, LDC for room). For clean guitar tones — condenser reveals more nuance. Jazz, clean Fender. Less common on stage (delicate, feedback risk).
📐 Positioning
📎 On-Axis
Mic aimed straight at the speaker, perpendicular to the grille. Brightest, most direct. Max presence. Rock/metal standard. Centre = max bright; edge = softer; between = balanced.
📎 Off-Axis (15–45°)
Mic angled to the grille. Softer, darker — fewer highs and harshness. For blues, jazz, clean. Ribbon often placed off-axis. Even 5° changes the tone.
📎 Centre vs Edge
Centre: bright, presence, highs. Edge: warm, body, mids. Sweet spot between — find it by moving the mic and listening on headphones.
📎 Distance from Grille
0–2 cm: max proximity, direct sound. Stage standard. 5–15 cm: more "air", more natural. Studio. 1–3 m (room): room sound, depth, "glue".
🔀 Blend: Two Mics on One Cab
Blending is the studio standard for the fullest guitar tone.
🔷 Dynamic + Ribbon
The most popular combination. Dynamic = brightness, attack. Ribbon = warmth, body. Both at the same distance (phase!). Adjust the balance to taste.
🔷 Dynamic + Condenser
Dynamic = foundation. Condenser (SDC) = detail, overtones, "air". For clean tone or arpeggios. Check phase.
🔷 Close + Room
Close (2–10 cm) = direct cab sound. Room (1–3 m) = room sound, depth, space. Compressed room mic — a rock classic. Close = foundation, room = atmosphere (10–40%). Check phase and timing.
🎵 Bass Guitar Cabinet Microphones
📐 Dynamic (Kick Type)
Extended bass from 30–40 Hz. Handles sub-bass. For close miking. Or a standard instrument dynamic for upper mids and attack. Blend both for full range.
📐 LDC
Full range from sub-bass to highs. 15–30 cm. Cardioid. Phantom. For natural, "acoustic" bass tone in the studio.
🔀 Mic + DI Blend
The bass guitar standard: mic on cab (attack, growl) + DI (clean sub-bass, stability). Blend: DI 50–70% + mic 30–50%. Check phase.
📊 Comparison
| Type | Distance | Character | SPL | Power | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 2–10 cm | Bright, punchy | 150–160 dB | None | 90% of uses (standard) |
| Ribbon (passive) | 5–15 cm | Warm, silky | 120–160 dB | None (60+ dB preamp) | Blues, jazz, blend |
| Ribbon (active) | 5–15 cm | Warm, detailed | 135–165 dB | Phantom | Universal blend |
| SDC condenser | 5–15 cm | Precise, detailed | 130–150 dB | Phantom | Clean tone, detail |
| LDC condenser | 15–300 cm | Full, roomy | 130–150 dB | Phantom | Room mic |
| Position | Character | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| Centre, on-axis | Bright, harsh, presence | Metal, punk, hardcore |
| Between centre & edge | Balanced | Rock, pop, alternative |
| Edge, on-axis | Dark, body, smooth | Blues, jazz, clean |
| Off-axis 30° | Soft, natural | Blues-rock, country |
| Room (1–3 m) | Room sound, depth | Rock (compressed room) |
🎯 How to Choose
🎤 Stage
One dynamic, 2–5 cm. Between centre and edge. On-axis or slightly off. HPF 80 Hz. Enough for 99% of stages.
🎙️ Studio (Rock/Metal)
Dynamic + ribbon blend. Same distance. Dynamic towards centre, ribbon towards edge/off-axis. 50/50 or to taste. + Room mic (LDC).
🎙️ Studio (Blues/Jazz)
Ribbon (primary), off-axis. Warm, smooth. Or dynamic off-axis at the edge. SDC for clean. Room mic for space.
🎸 High Gain
Dynamic + ribbon blend. Dynamic = attack. Ribbon = tames harsh highs. Between centre and edge (not dead centre for distortion).
🎵 Clean Tone
SDC or ribbon. 10–20 cm. Less proximity effect. LDC for warm clean. Dynamic works too but less detail.
🎵 Bass Cab
Kick-type dynamic + DI blend. Mic = attack, growl. DI = sub-bass. LDC for studio. Check phase.
🏠 Home Studio
One dynamic — the best start. Experiment with position — it matters more than extra mics. Add a ribbon for blend later.
🎚️ Re-amping
Record DI → re-amp through the amp → mic the cab with unlimited time to find the perfect position. Play quiet (DI), mic loud (re-amp).
❓ FAQ
Best mic?
Dynamic — the #1 standard. 2–10 cm. Studio — blend with ribbon. Stage — one dynamic is enough.
Positioning?
2–10 cm. Centre = bright. Edge = soft. Between = balanced. On-axis / off-axis. Experiment.
Dynamic or ribbon?
Dynamic = bright (rock). Ribbon = warm (blues). Blend = best result in the studio.
Why two mics?
Each captures something different. Blend = a fuller tone. Phase — same distance from the speaker.
Mic or IR?
IR — convenient. Mic — "live" sound. Many use both. Stage — mic is the standard.
Bass cab?
Kick-type + DI. LDC for studio. DI = sub-bass; mic = character.
🏆 Why SoundsGood
Full Selection
Dynamic, ribbon, condenser
Free Shipping
Orders over ₴4,000
Installment Plans
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