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Thread #93361   Message #1795599
Posted By: harpmolly
28-Jul-06 - 02:41 PM
Thread Name: Recording onto a computer.
Subject: RE: Recording onto a computer.
You'll probably have to get separate microphones for the guitar and the voice; there's not really a good way to have one microphone cover both. You could also comsider getting a pickup installed in the guitar, which will be useful down the road (for gigs, etc.) Of course, there's always the classic multi-track solution: record the guitar, then record the voice over it. Not as spontaneous, but easier with just one mike.

I have a similar problem. I've been goofing around in GarageBand on my computer, and all I have is a headset with microphone. When I try to record the harp, I have to bend my head down to the soundboard to really get the tone, which is extremely ergonomically unfriendly. ;) I do plan to get a harp pickup soon...just haven't got 'round to it yet.

Good luck!

Cheers,

Molly