How do you get a good bass tone when recording?

Here’s 10 tips & techniques to help you capture the low end.

  1. Tune up!
  2. Break in new strings ahead of time.
  3. Record Amp and DI.
  4. Use an appropriate mic for bass.
  5. Adjust phase of combined DI and miked-up bass tracks.
  6. Limit and/or compress.
  7. Don’t over-compress/limit.
  8. Don’t Print effects without a dry version as well.

How do you record bass at home?

If you want to explore the different techniques for how to record bass guitar, check out the following tips.

  1. Direct into an audio interface.
  2. Record direct through a preamp pedal.
  3. The ol’ amp and mic trick.
  4. Record bass amp and DI.
  5. Keep your bass in good playing shape.

What level should I record bass at?

You should aim for peaks of -12dbfs and you should change your strings. If you want “brightness” and “attack” new strings are your friend. Also the output of a di is mic level, not instrument or line level, you can plug your bass straight into the instrument level jack without the di.

Do I need a DI to record bass?

A DI box will help you get the volume you need without turning up any unwanted noise. You’ll also need to reamp the sound since it isn’t being recorded through an amp. Otherwise you probably won’t get the bass tone you want.

How many dB should bass be?

Subbass should be peaking at -12dB, so you keep enough headroom for the rest of the song. If mixing with headroom is not working for you, a general rule of thumb is to keep the subbass lower than the kickdrum by about 2 to 5 dB.

Can you record bass through guitar amp?

Yes, you can plug a bass into a guitar amp. While guitar amps aren’t designed to handle bass input, it will work. But there is a risk you can damage your guitar amp with a bass at a high volume.

At what frequency is bass punchy?

Member. For a perceived punchy bass boost 80-120Hz and cut everything below 60Hz.