JBX GUITAR MICING BLOG Guitar Micing
How to Mic a Guitar Amplifier Cabinet (Shure SM57)
Guitar Micing • 6 Min Read

How to Mic a Guitar Amplifier Cabinet (Shure SM57)

By JBX Tech Experts • Published August 2026

Capturing Punchy Electric Guitar Tones

Positioning a dynamic microphone near the speaker cone edge captures ideal guitar distortion.

1. Center Cone vs Edge Placement

Pointing at speaker cap gives bright sound; edge gives warmer tone.

2. Off-Axis Angled Micing

Angling mic 45 degrees tames harsh high frequencies.

Get Guitar Micing Advice →