How Brian May Liked To Mic His Amps In Studio

A story from working with Queen in the studio reveals Brian May's preference for miking his guitar amps: a Sennheiser 421 in front and a Shure SM57 in the back. The guitar tech specified the phase flipped on the back mic, affecting the guitar rig sound, a tip shared in this video.


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