Good day,
I will go ahead and apologize in advance if this question exists elsewhere on this forum. Is it absolutely necessary to utilize a microphone when profiling an amplifier? A friend of mine has purchased a new Hartke HD 500 bass combo amplifier, and I would really love to capture its sound.
Unfortunately, I do not have any microphones in my possession, and even if I did, I have no idea on how to find the “sweet spot” in which to place the microphone. I didn’t know if it would just be possible to run a ¼” cable from the Direct Output/Send of the Kemper to the input of the Hartke. Would this create too much deviation from the original sound of the Hartke?
If it is a “must” to utilize a microphone, could I receive recommendations on some budget-friendly (but effective) microphones to purchase? Also, are there any recommendations on how I could find the absolute best spot in which to place a microphone (please remember that I have no recording/studio experience and am still relatively new to tinkering with amps)?
Thanks in advance!