#valgaray

Never underestimate the little guys. The Sony ecm-50 lavalier condenser is one of my favorite acoustic guitar microphones - thanks to engineer Val Garay for the insider tip. He used this mic (paired with an AKG c12a) for 3 classic James Taylor records: J.T., Flag, and Dad Loves His Work. Just clip the Sony to the sound hole and blend with a large diaphragm condenser! 😍👌🏽 #sonymic #microphone #valgaray #jamestaylor #musichistory #lavalier #condensermicrophone #classicalbum #akgc12 #littleguy #micposition (at Pique Recording) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnRxH6vFvGD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3h0vbzbhk6zf

Gillian and I doing some tone digging. I discovered a new(to me) acoustic guitar micing technique originally developed by Val Garay and used on many of the famous James Taylor records during his hayday. Garay used a Sony ecm50 lavalier microphone, combined with a large diaphragm condenser to get some awesome sounds. Here I have the mic positioned next to the bass strings, though Garay would use it on the opposite side of the sound hole. Being that it's an omnidirectional mic, the mic doesn't get too boomy despite being really close to the sound hole. I would just eq it out if it's too much. The detail at this distance is great for featured guitar applications 👍 thanks @valltd #acoustic #guitar #microphone #recording #sony #valgaray #jamestaylor (at Pique Recording)