Micing a resonator Gtr.

[NoirBass]

Not a bass but, I was wonder If anyone could give me a few pointers. I'm playing a few duos with a great guitar player who has started using a lovely National resonator. We're struggling to get a nice tone, even volume and minimal feedback using a rode NT5, how can we improve the situation either via eq or is there a better mic we should buy?

[zero9]

The late Bob Brozman used an sm57. If you need to use a mic, a dynamic is a better bet. Either a Shure sm57 or a Beyerdynamic m201, as they're more resistant to feedback. The alternative is to fit a Fishman resonator pickup system.

Edited May 14, 2016 by zero9

[NoirBass]

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The late Bob Brozman used an sm57. If you need to use a mic, a dynamic is a better bet. Either a Shure sm57 or a Beyerdynamic m201, as they're more resistant to feedback. The alternative is to fit a Fishman resonator pickup system.
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Thanks for the reply, We'll try an SM57.

[SH73]

I was going to start a similar thread but hope you don't mind nipping in.
I got myself a lovely sounding accoustic guitar last weekend and recorded it with shure Sm57.Very good result. The mic was on axis pointing at the guitar opening hole about 20 cm away.
I since watched many you tube videos on recording accoustic. Here is one of them

https://youtu.be/F-_xkBoAuJw

I also look for amother reasonably priced mic for recording accoustic.

[crez5150]

AKG C411 + Beyer M201 works great. Just balance to taste

[kristo]

I agree, a Shure SM57 works wonders for a National style resonator. This thread has some tips too which I found really helpful:

http://michaelmesser.proboards.com/thread/5785/pick-ups

[NoirBass]

Much obliged to you all for your answers.