Display MoreReally have to disagree with that completely.
How much recording of mic'ed cabs and amps have you done?
I am seriously asking, because, particularly when using a dynamic mic, close mic'ing the speaker, mic placement is EVERYTHING when it comes to resultant recorded tone. Right on the cone, will NOT sound the same as on the edge. Straight on axis will NOT sound the same as off axis, even at the same spot. This, is well known. Different placements will pick up different frequencies, this is known science.
Profiling process is dependent on the recording chain, just as if you mic'ed it to record. Where else do you think the input to the profiling process comes from. That Mic.
And because, mic placement affects what frequencies are actually picked up (and mic choice as well), that can directly affect the profile of certain amps. What makes the 5150/6505's unique tone, is in it's particular mix of frequencies AND sub harmonics. Mic'ed badly, and you WILL miss what that amp sounds like.
Additionally, mic placement for one amp that works great, may not work for another amp. See above.
Don't believe me, try it yourself. Profile any of your amps, same everything, except each time position the mic at different parts of the speaker. Change it's axis relative to the plane of the speaker. Then tell me mic placement makes no difference.
And, that Mic'ed sound is NOT going to sound like what you hear in the room. That is where tweaking might be needed.
Please!
This thread has nothing to do with tone. You didn't understand my premise.
Read my OP carefully, because you have misunderstood my whole point here. Read again, and listen to the clips (after reading the descriptions properly!!!)
Please, start over and do this correctly.